Done!: Finish Your Creative Project in One Month

by A.P. Lambert

Done! is about finishing fast and finishing well. Whether you're starting a new creative project or picking one back up, Done! is the book to guide you through all the essential steps from start to finish within a timely manner—one month. In this book, you’ll learn some valuable lessons, like how to invite ideas, ditch distractions, track time, and maintain momentum. You will have a clear goal and a plan for reaching it—all in ten short (and fun) chapters. At long last, you’ll be excited and ready to take on the next project, and the one after that. No more dread, no more anxiety over all those loose ends. Finally, you'll have some relief and a product you can be proud of. So, what are you waiting for? Pick up Done! and get on the fast track to a fantastic finished project.

Genres: Nonfiction

57 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 27, 2018

Reviews

[Natasha M. Nurse, Esq. · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not something particularly moving or inspirational.

[Cecily Wolfe · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quick and easy read that is a good fit for this time of year when we are all setting goals and making plans for next year - and it's FREE!

[Bob · Rating 1 out of 5]

I have files of unfinished books, stories and poems, some many chapters long, some just ideas. So when i saw this book which purported to make it possible for you (me) to finish a project in just a month, i decided i had nothing to lose by taking a look at it. I was wrong. I lost the time i invested in reading it. Now, i'm not saying that this book may not help some folks. I'm just not one of them. It's full of helpful tips, inspiring anecdotes, little tricks, all of which set my teeth on edge and my skin crawling. If i put this much preparation and thought into things i write, i'd never get beyond the prep stage. The things i'm most proud of writing came out of the blue and flowed directly from the ether to my paper with minimal interference by thought. Writing is a gift, it's not a job. It's not something that can be taught in simple steps, which is what this book tries to do.

[Malin · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book does have quite a few motivational tidbits that can be useful for some to get started and gain momentum with their projects, but I don’t think the book holds up to the title, because there’s not much beyond that. I guess you could argue that as soon as you gain momentum, it will take you to the finish line, but there are no actual “guidelines” helping you there, much less within a month, only a thought that when you’re finished with a project, it’s rewarding. I might have missed something, but this is what I came away with.

TLDR; it’s a good book if you need motivation to start/continue a creative project, but it provides little in terms of how to start and finish a project within a month, or concrete guidelines to help you do so.

[S. Spelbring · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is really good for motivation to get going on your creative project. There isn't much for clear steps because it's for a "creative project" which could be anything from building a table to knitting a sweater. However, I did say it was good for motivation.

The author puts for many ideas and suggestions for keeping you moving forward on whatever personal project you're stuck on. Tips on staying focused, finding accountability, and keeping on track I'm finding helpful.

I believe I found this as a freebie on Amazon, so it's worth a read if you're stuck on a creative project, or even just a personal project.

[Alexandra Baiz · Rating 2 out of 5]

Este libro me lo descargue gratis hace un santiamén, y al ver lo corto e interesante del tema decidí leerlo. Sin embargo, aun cuando le doy aplausos a A.P. Lambert por aventurarse en su corta experiencia a inspirar a otros con su libro, es como un pequeño espresso que te puede motivar en el día de trabajo con algunas frases y puntos de tener un proyecto propio, pero no tendrás mucho contenido de valor de como crear ese proyecto.

[J Crossley · Rating 3 out of 5]

Project Completion Steps

This book gives steps to complete your project. The author gives information for planning your goal, gaining momentum, avoiding distractions, and what to do if you do get off track.

[Amanda · Rating 4 out of 5]

Finally a how to for creativity

The book was interesting. I did choose to read it in one day. It is encouraging me to get back to my second story. I have e published a novella and am probably halfway through the second.

[John M.Holloway · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good book that brings awareness for completing what you start!

I liked the momentum chapter the best. It only took a little more than an hour to read. A good investment of my time that will pay off big time!

[Cat {Pemberley and Beyond} · Rating 1 out of 5]

Opening with a throwaway "joke" comparing running a mile at school every morning to being in a death camp is a little distasteful. Going on to fete Orson Scott Card stopped me dead in my tracks.

TL;DR: I'll give this one a miss

[Charlene · Rating 5 out of 5]

I finally finished this book after being on my "bookshelf" of my Kindle for years. It was a short book, too, so why did I take too long? Maybe I'm finally trying to focus on my projects this time instead of catching the shiny new ideas.

[Alexandra · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great

this is great book for follow through and on starting the project.
Helped me personally to consider particular project and brainstorm as well.

[Rachel Blue · Rating 5 out of 5]

A solid, motivational read

This book not only laid out a plan for completing projects, but it included stories to help readers understand each parts' importance. Well done!

[Eleni Makridou · Rating 3 out of 5]

“Being productive and being busy are not necessarily the same thing.” —Jeff Olson, The Slight Edge

[Sue Coleman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Easy and worthwhile reading. Just because it's simple doesn't mean it isn't significant. I came away from reading this with fresh ideas and healthy motivation to tackle my next project.

[David Yarde · Rating 5 out of 5]

A No Nonsense Approach to Creativity

Whether you're starting your first creative project or a seasoned creative, this is definitely a book you'll want to read and implement as you go through it.