Don't Fear Dying: Fear a Life You Never Fully Lived Because You Didn't Write That Book

We all have a story to tell, and if we don't take the time to write it down, it's likely that no one else ever will.

It dies with you.

But what if you knew this was your chance to do something great and leave a lifelong legacy with a book you wrote? What if this message was your wake-up call? What if it's time to finally write that book?

Look, we all know that death is a part of life.

It's something we all have to face eventually, yet it's always a shock when it happens to someone we know. It's like walking up a flight of stairs in a distracted state and misjudging the final step. You expect there to be one more step, so you hesitate, maybe even falter, and find yourself off balance for a sec before your mind shifts back to the present moment and how fleeting life and the world really is.

What does dying have to do with writing books?

Death has a lot to do with writing books.

In fact, many great quotes have come from authors about just this topic. Arthur Miller said,

"Maybe all one can do is hope to end up with the right regrets." Think about that for a second. While you might have regrets on your final days, one which you can absolutely control and NOT have is to write your book.

Or this one by Tennessee Williams: "Death commences too early--almost before you're half-acquainted with life--you meet the other." Isn't that the truth, though? It happens when we least expect it, and then poof... it's all gone.

These authors knew that life is short and that death could come at any time, so they made the most of their time by writing books that would last long after they were gone. If you're a soon-to-be author, don't despair. Use this as inspiration to write even more powerfully and passionately than ever before.

What should be feared is a life you never fully lived because you were too afraid to write that book.

So ask yourself: will you let your story die with you? Or are you going to take this chance to do something great and write a book that will live on long after you're gone?

It can be easy to put off writing that book we've always wanted to write

We get busy.

Life happens.

And before we know it, years have passed, and we still haven't accomplished our goal.

But what if we don't have years left?

What if death comes sooner than we expect?

Wouldn't it be a shame to die without ever writing that book? To leave this world without leaving a lasting legacy?

For many folks, maybe even you, the most challenging part is starting. It has everything to do with sitting down, picking up a pen, and writing a word...sentence...paragraph. Yeah, for many folks, the hardest part is starting.

So if that's you, here's what to do next.

Not writing my book is a regret I don't wish to die with

It doesn't need to be complicated.

In fact, here are four simple things you can do today to bring that dream to the forefront.

1. Make a commitment to yourself

If you're serious about writing a book, commit yourself and follow through. It's that simple. Just make that promise to the person in the mirror and do not let them down.

2. Break it down into smaller tasks

Don't try to write your entire book in one sitting, obviously. Break it down into smaller tasks and focus on writing just one chapter at a time. Or better yet, break it down into the amount of time you write.

For example, write for 25", and take 5" off. Rinse and repeat this several times over a week, and you'll see the pages and progress come to life.

3. Set deadlines for yourself

If you're struggling to find the motivation to write, set deadlines for yourself and stick to them. There is no single great motivator than the ticking of a clock.

Set a deadline for when you want your book to be done, and then break it down into smaller deadlines for each chapter or section.

Again, the key here is to not overwhelm yourself. Just take it one day, one task at a time.

4. Find a writing partner or group

Find a group of people who are also interested in writing a book and support each other along the way. Accountability to others is a great way to push through any creative project.

Not only will you have people to help support and encourage you, but you can also help hold each other accountable for your goals.

The final word

If you're serious about writing a book, follow these simple steps, and you'll be well on your way to becoming a published author.

• Make a commitment to yourself to write your book
• Break it down into smaller tasks so you don't get overwhelmed
• Set deadlines for yourself and stick to them
• Find a writing partner or group for support and accountability.

Don't let your story die with you. Write the book you've always wanted to write. So what are you waiting for? The time is now.

Go write that book!

Wanna write your book or learn more? Head over here and join the hundreds of others who refuse to die with that book still inside.