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Jun 2024
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Who Should (and shouldn’t) Write a Book?

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The New York Times says that 85% of Americans believe they have a book in them. But should everyone who wants to write a book actually do it? And if not, who shouldn’t write a book? In today’s episode, I’ll share my personal take on this statistic and on who should (and shouldn’t) write a book. My answer may surprise you.

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