Writing Feels Like a Luxury?

Let’s be real—how many times have you told yourself:

“I’ll get to my book once things calm down.”
“My writing can wait until after this launch, this school year, this busy season…”
“It feels selfish to carve out time for me when everyone else needs something.”

If that’s you, let me say this clearly: writing is not a luxury. Writing is an opportunity.

An opportunity to use your voice.
An opportunity to create something lasting.
An opportunity to finally follow through on the dream that’s been sitting in your heart for years.

So why do so many ambitious, career-driven authors—women like you who can run a business, manage a household, raise a family, and lead at work—still treat writing like it’s negotiable?

Because somewhere along the way, you were told that if it doesn’t make immediate money or check a visible box, it doesn’t count.

And that’s the lie that keeps you stuck.

Stop Calling Your Dream Optional

The truth? You’re not undisciplined. You’re not lazy. You’re already proving you can show up—you get the kids ready, answer the emails, meet the deadlines, hold everything together.

The issue isn’t your ability to follow through.
The issue is that you’ve been trained to believe your writing doesn’t deserve the same priority.

But think about it: if your writing was really “optional,” why are you…

• Listening to every author podcast?

• Signing up for summits and webinars?

• Googling “time management tips for writers” at 11pm?

• Still dreaming about the book you know you’re supposed to finish?

You wouldn’t be here if it didn’t matter.

Writing Is a Long Game—And That’s Why It Matters

Yes, writing takes time. Yes, results don’t show up overnight. But the authors you see with movie deals, bestseller lists, or award-winning titles? They weren’t “overnight successes.” They stuck it out.

And so can you.

You don’t need a perfect season. You don’t need three uninterrupted hours. You don’t need to feel guilty every time you put words on the page instead of folding laundry.

You need a decision.

Fifteen minutes is enough. Twenty minutes is enough. Showing up—consistently, even in small ways—will carry you further than waiting for the mythical “someday.”

Your Readers Are Waiting

Here’s the part no one says out loud: your writing isn’t just about you.

There are readers—maybe thousands—waiting for the exact story only you can tell. Someone needs your words. Someone is tired of waiting for you to finally believe in yourself.

So ask yourself:
👉 How long are you going to make them wait?
👉 How long will you keep circling the same draft while the people who need your story are searching for it?

The Challenge

We’re halfway through the year. No more waiting for “perfect.” No more pushing it off to the fall, the holidays, or “next Monday.”

Your writing is not a luxury.
It’s proof of your follow-through.
It’s your legacy in the making.

So here’s the decision: are you going to treat your book like the priority it actually is?

Because you’re either going to write—or you’re not.

And if you’re ready to stop treating your dream like an afterthought, I’ve got the reset you need to get moving.

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