This 33-page booklet breaks down the process of getting your book out of your head and into your readers' hands!

How long does it take to write a book?

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Have you been putting off writing your book because you think it will take too long? 

If you have, I imagine you think it takes years of hard work to finish the first draft and then years more to revise and polish it enough to publish.

Writing a book can take a long time but it really doesn't need to. Here, I take you through how it took me about 65 active hours. This 33-page booklet breaks down the process of getting your book out of your head and into your readers' hands!

How long does it take to write a book

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Find out how you can write your expert book in about 65 active hours!

I&apos;m a <a href=&apos;https://danmartinuk.com/&apos; target=&apos;_self&apos;>freelance content creator and event host</a> who helps small businesses and the organisations that support them. I&apos;m also Enterprise Nation&apos;s Local Leader for Bristol.
I have 20 years of experience as a small business journalist having interviewed hundreds of entrepreneurs from famous names like Sir Richard Branson and Deborah Meaden to the founders behind brand new start-ups.
I&apos;ve worked for a range of leading small business publications and support groups, most recently as head of content at Enterprise Nation where I was responsible for the prolific output of content on the company&apos;s blog and social media. I now freelance for Enterprise Nation as the website&apos;s <a href=&apos;https://www.enterprisenation.com/business-news&apos; target=&apos;_self&apos;>news reporter</a> and as the host of the <a href=&apos;https://www.enterprisenation.com/podcast&apos; target=&apos;_self&apos;>Small Business sessions podcast</a>.
I&apos;m based in Bristol where I run and host regular events with the local small business community in my role as Enterprise Nation&apos;s Local Leader for Bristol. I also have strong connections with other major business organisations in the south west region.
In total, I&apos;ve hosted over 100 events including conferences with an audience of hundreds for international brands like Xero and Facebook and live web chats from inside 10 Downing Street.
With my partner, I co-run <a href=&apos;https://www.lifestyledistrict.co.uk/&apos; target=&apos;_self&apos;>Lifestyle District</a>, a lifestyle blog focused on culture, art, theatre and photography.

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I am a Leadership and Operational Improvement Advisor, Trainer and Mentor, specialising in helping businesses to focus on Operational Excellence and Building High Performing Management and Leadership Teams.
I work with people managers and business leaders who are stuck in a rut or hit a ceiling and need help focussing on the priorities to help their business improve. Upskilling them with mgmnt &amp; leadership development and mentoring them on how to manage their people fairly and effectively and their processes, workflows and standards efficiently.
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Amelia McNamara has over 16 years of experience in accounting roles across multiple sectors, having worked for small family-run businesses and large multinationals.
In 2022, Amelia faced a pivotal moment in her career. With the arrival of her first child, she was confronted with the choice between her professional aspirations and the precious time she could spend with her daughter. Having experienced the loss of her mother at a young age, she understood the value of family time. This profound realization led her to step away from the security of her corporate job and embark on the challenging yet rewarding journey of entrepreneurship, founding her own business to create a life that aligned with her values.
Amelia&apos;s professional journey is marked by significant achievements. She is Ireland’s first Certified Profit First Professional, a testament to her expertise in financial management. She is the proud owner and operator of Graceful Accounting, a bespoke bookkeeping practice she founded to assist business owners with their finance functions. This innovative approach to accounting has been recognized, with Graceful Accounting being named a finalist in the Irish Xero awards category “Emerging Firm of the Year” in its very first year.
Originally from London, Amelia lives in Cork with her husband and two daughters. Amelia is a qualified Accounting Technician with a bachelor&apos;s degree in accounting. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, cooking, and travelling.

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Amelia McNamara has over 16 years of experience in accounting roles across multiple sectors, having worked for small family-run businesses and large multinationals.
In 2022, Amelia faced a pivotal moment in her career. With the arrival of her first child, she was confronted with the choice between her professional aspirations and the precious time she could spend with her daughter. Having experienced the loss of her mother at a young age, she understood the value of family time. This p

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