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Your book can create a substantial stream of income for you, particularly when you use these four strategies for making your book successful. http://www.evancarmichael.com/Business-Coach/2714/Write-a-Book-One-Piece-at-a-Time.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Business-Coach/2714/Write-a-Book-One-Piece-at-a-Time.html Breaking down the task of writing your book into a series of smaller jobs and assigning a topic to each section is often a more effective way to begin than trying to figure out the whole book at once-it breaks the process into specific tasks. http://www.evancarmichael.com/Business-Coach/2714/How-to-Find-Your-Book-Writing-Rhythm.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Business-Coach/2714/How-to-Find-Your-Book-Writing-Rhythm.html Writing a book often takes longer than anticipated because many writers don't have a process or ritual that helps them work efficiently. All experienced writers develop a rhythm to their work with practice and experience. 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