The 15-Minute Writer: How To Write Your Book In Only 15 Minutes A Day

by Jennifer Blanchard

FINALLY GET YOUR BOOK WRITTEN IN ONLY 15 MINUTES A DAY This short, interactive book will teach you a simple method you can use to write your book--and build a writing habit--in only 15 minutes a day. Perfect for busy writers, writers who procrastinate, are easily distracted or who want a better way to make consistent progress with their writing. This book > How to create a consistent habit of writing for at least 15 minutes a day > The mindset of thinking like a pro writer > How to get into a writing flow > How to clear mental clutter so you can focus during your writing session > And MORE The book also includes profiles from 15-minute writers who swear by the method. If you're ready to stop talking about writing a book and actually start writing it, The 15-Minute Writer is your guide to make it happen. Buy your copy of The 15-Minute Writer now.

Genres: Writing, Nonfiction, Reference, Ebooks

36 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 9, 2016

Reviews

[Kelsie Engen · Rating 3 out of 5]

A quite short book, but very motivating for getting words written in a short amount of time. All writers are limited with time, and Jennifer Blanchard has some great points in here about making the time and creating short, 15-minute increments of productivity.

While this is a nice little pamphlet to get you motivated to write, there wasn't as much content as I was hoping for. I would personally like to have an extended version with additional tips and tricks, etc. So while it's free on Amazon if you have Kindle Unlimited, it's hardly worth the $0.99 to buy if you don't.

Final rating: 3.5/5

[Patricia · Rating 2 out of 5]

Lo positivo de este libro es que le obliga a uno a reflexionar sobre el hecho de que al menos esos 15 minutos al día podría estar dedicándole a su escritura (y probablemente no lo esté haciendo). Aparte de eso, no hay nada demasiado novedoso ni llamativo, lo que hace que la propuesta resulte un poco superficial.

[Preethi Venugopala · Rating 4 out of 5]

A short and useful book.

[Andrea Huelsenbeck · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was first introduced to the concept of breaking up big jobs into 15-minute sessions way back in the 1990s by the FlyLady, aka Marla Cilley. The premise is that tasks which seem insurmountable (ie. cleaning out the garage of doom, filing and organizing your important papers, or writing the Great American Novel), can be accomplished much sooner if you commit to working consistently every day, even just fifteen minutes, rather than waiting until a large block of time presents itself. I wish I could say that I’m now super-organized and industrious. Sigh. However, I can attest that the tactic works, in that I have made progress on a lot of my goals using this little secret.
In Bird by Bird, author Anne Lamott shares that she keeps a one-inch picture frame on her desk to remind herself that in a single sitting, she will not finish her work-in-progress; instead, she focuses her efforts on a “small assignment,” a fragment just large enough to fill her metaphorical one-inch frame.
In The 15-Minute Writer: How to Write Your Book In Only 15 Minutes a Day, a short, 99-cent Kindle ebook, Jennifer Blanchard shares strategies that can help even busy people write the book they’ve always dreamed of writing. Blanchard points out, “If you committed to working on your book for 15 minutes a day, every day, for an entire year, you’d have put in around 91 and a half hours—long enough to do an effective job putting a book together.” (I confess I’m a much slower writer than Blanchard—I devote a thousand hours or more to my books. But 91½ hours a year is an auspicious start.)
Many times writers get bogged down in the “other” tasks that are part of the writing experience, like building a tribe with social media, writing blog posts, journaling, and reading. These can also be done in 15-minute spurts.
And on the days when words are flowing, you don’t have to cut yourself off at 15-minutes (unless, of course, “real” life intervenes—maybe you can make some quick notes about your ideas before you quit).
Two critical requirements of making the most of your limited time are working on your mindset and eliminating distractions. The goal of perfection must be replaced with the objective of progress. And nothing will derail your progress like interruptions. Blanchard gives strategies for overcoming these roadblocks.
Each section of the book ends with 15-minute action steps to get yourself started utilizing 15-minute units of time. Blanchard also includes the insights of three other writers who have successfully accomplished their goals using brief work periods.
If you want to be a writer but think you don’t have enough time, I strongly recommend you read this little book.

[Rachel Willis · Rating 2 out of 5]

I've had this checked out on KU for awhile now (KU: the best thing since public libraries) but haven't ever gotten down to reading it. That was mainly because I was afraid the book would be merely the title and honestly, I'm tired of giving books bad reviews.

I love reading. I love authors. Every time I read a book, I *want* to love it. So when I'm disappointed, I don't want to review it. Finishing a book is a PITA (obviously, since I'm reading a book like this) in my experience and I don't want to knock a writer that finishes.

Sometimes, I don't even read books that I fear will disappoint. I've been known to quit a series rather than continue when the story arch becomes something other than fantastic just so that I don't have anything negative to say when another reader asks about an author... Okay, I also do it because I don't like it but still...

But this book... It was just the title. I mean, write for 15 minutes every day, no excuses. Repeat that ad nauseum, throw in some ramble (as I'm doing here), and there you have it. I gave it two stars because the premise is great.

15 minutes is a lot of time. I learned that years (decades?) ago when I read FlyLady's book about cleaning. Set a timer for 15 minutes, work efficiently, and you and everyone in your vicinity will be amazed at the results. But... Having read that book already, and also already knowing about the Pomodoro technique, meant that I really got nothing from this book, I'm sad to say.

[Sue Lilley · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not really for me. I write fiction and need longer than that to “warm up” and remember where I was up to. Can’t see why it takes a whole book to tell you to sit down every day with a kitchen timer. I did try it but found the ticking too much of a distraction. Having said that, it was useful to see how much I could write in 15 minutes.

[Erin · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a quick read. It was very encouraging in reminding us how much can be done with daily dedication, even if it's only 15 minutes at a time. There wasn't anything mind-blowing about the concepts contained here, but I did think they were helpful and could be useful in developing consistent habits.

[L.S. · Rating 3 out of 5]

Endorsing the "15 minutes a day" writing schedule, with positive ideas and checklists. Proof that everyone can devote 15 minutes a day to any project if they are serious enough about it.
Nothing new here, but great tips to reinforce the message and commit to getting things done.

[Daniel · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good but short

It is a nice book. Has some interesting ideas for getting to that goal. However is a lacking a lot of content for writing and it is too short. For 1 USD i have gotten more value from other authors

[Elke Feuer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great tips!

Easy tips that can implemented right away. Just the way I like my advice.

I wrote my first book in 1 hour spurts but never thought it could be done in 15 minutes. I was happy to be proven wrong.

[Flavia Pessoa · Rating 3 out of 5]

Os conselhos do livro são bons e estou convencida a tentar implementar esse método na minha vida. Só acho que um blogpost teria dado conta do recado, ao invés de um livro (que, por sinal, é bem pequeno).

[Makeda · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a quick read, but it was very encouraging. I would recommend it to other writers that are looking for alternative methods to write. If you are looking to lessen the amount of stress and pressure that they put on themselves.

[Keysha · Rating 3 out of 5]

A quick and informative read

This is a quick and informative read. Offers tips on how to ease out of procrastination and into activating the writer in you.

This book has some decent tips and is worth the read.

[Amy Murphy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good insights

I'm a big proponent of the pomadoro method. The intent here is in the same vein. Worth a try, right?

[Rick Yvanovich · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's a quick read on a quick write topic. I love the 15-minute concept, like the Pomodoro technique but faster. I'll be putting this into action .... soon.

[Dan White · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting

Food for thought to over come my writers block that I experience when I want to write but have too many distractions

[Juledith L Marshall · Rating 3 out of 5]

No surprises here

Full of common sense ideas and great for talking you out of your excuses if you really want to write. 15 minutes is so doable perfect for procrastinators.

[Concetta Phillipps · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good plans

Just not my favorite style of self help book, the advice is solid and passes the common sense test. A couple of chapters seemed dismissive, but in the overall place of the book they make sense.

[Angela Lambkin · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a tremendous ebook this was for me as a novice writer!

I belive this is answer for me in how long is long enough. Especially since a special dr. and a very good friend has told me that I was to be restricted in how much I could spend on a computer,etc. EACH day and was to shut down my devices by 8:30 or even by 8 pm each nite,see? So thanks for writing this ebook and making the price low enough to be able to buy it and keep it as a reminder textbook! Therefore, I recommend this for others who may fall into such limits too, no matter what their age may be. I received this ebook for free at first using KU, and not that I have read it through I wish to return an honest review. By Angela

[J.elaine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just what I needed today!

What a find! I've been struggling with ideas of perfectionism and procrastination - both self-sabotaging behaviors which I've allowed to flood my mind with a barrage of negative self-talk. Actually I found the message in this book spoke to me in ways not only related to the writing process. I am a quilter with maybe a dozen quilts started but just sitting and waiting for me to carve out a large enough hunk of time to finish them. Now I no longer need to wait for enough time. I just have to make the commitment and stick to it!

[Renee Ross · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this in 15 minutes increments and finished it in no time! There's some very good and practical advice in this book that anyone could follow. You don't even have to be a writer. Sometimes the simplest ideas aren't obvious until they're pointed out. This is one of those things - a simple method that changed my perspective on time management.

[Celia · Rating 2 out of 5]

This isn't so much a how to as a "reasons why you should write your book in only 15 minutes a day" and really the reasons are obvious: because you'll actually make progress. Even if it's slow and steady, it's better than none. Not a very helpful book for aspiring authors. Just reiteration of common sense.

[Shawn Mcdowell · Rating 5 out of 5]

The 15 Minute Writer

This is a very good ebook on writing. I have had a time with it and I am going to keep up with the advice that the author shares with us readers. If you are wanting an ebook to get you started in writing then this is the one for you.

[Suzanne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great for writers who have difficulty finding time and/or motivation to sit down and write. Quick read with simple, doable suggestions I have already put into action. I'm sure I'll be reading this again in the not-so-distant future.

[Marina Aris · Rating 5 out of 5]

Quick & Useful Guide

Well-written, straight forward with solid tips and ideas for getting your writing done. Highly recommend to any writer struggling to fit writing into a busy schedule.

[Melanie Wilson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good Guide to Productive Writing

I thought this was a concise and motivating book for those dragging their feet on writing due to lack of time. The author drops an F-bomb at the beginning of the book, which made me think there were more to come. There weren't.

[Melissa Plantz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic read

This is a fantastic short read for the busy writer. Try her idea of 15 minute bursts and watch your productivity soar.

[Jacqueline Mudge-Cooke · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a great book for anyone who finds that they can't have the time to write their book. It's full of little tools to help you make the most of those 15 minutes.

[Tony · Rating 3 out of 5]

A quick read full of useful and motivating information.

[Miguel Panão · Rating 4 out of 5]

Short but interesting

Practical. Concise. Easy to read an apply. Maybe too short and a little repetitive, which is why I only give 4 stars. Nonetheless, I recommend its reading.