EPISODE · Dec 16, 2025 · 20 MIN
42. Everything I Wish I’d Known When Writing My Best-Selling Book
from Main Character Energy · host Megan Reed
Writing a book is messy, emotional, and way more of a mental game than anyone tells you. In this episode, I’m sharing everything I wish I would have known before writing my bestselling book, Main Character Energy. From staring at a blank screen for weeks to the surreal moment someone asks for your autograph, I’m spilling the behind-the-scenes truths about writing, finishing, and publishing a book.KEY TAKEWAYSThe mental challenges of finishing your bookUnexpected support from friends, family, and lurkersWhy sharing your story is always worth itThe addictive feeling of wanting to write another bookHow you can actually make money from your bookWhy not everyone will resonate with your story—and why that’s okayThe incredible feeling of finally being doneALL THE LINKSGrab the bestselling book + audiobook: https://www.heymeganreed.com/bookJoin the F*ck Fear Launch Team: https://heymeganreed.com/book-squadDownload the free Main Character Energy Workbook: https://www.heymeganreed.com/workbookWhat's your Confidence Blindspot? Take the free quiz: https://www.heymeganreed.com/quizFollow on Instagram: @heymeganreedStart your 30-day free trial: The Creating Confidence Society
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Writing a book is messy, emotional, and way more of a mental game than anyone tells you. In this episode, I’m sharing everything I wish I would have known before writing my bestselling book, Main Character Energy. From staring at a blank screen for weeks to the surreal moment someone asks for your autograph, I’m spilling the behind-the-scenes truths about writing, finishing, and publishing a book.KEY TAKEWAYSThe mental challenges of finishing your bookUnexpected support from friends, family, and lurkersWhy sharing your story is always worth itThe addictive feeling of wanting to write another bookHow you can actually make money from your bookWhy not everyone will resonate with your story—and why that’s okayThe incredible feeling of finally being doneALL THE LINKSGrab the bestselling book + audiobook: https://www.heymeganreed.com/bookJoin the F*ck Fear Launch Team: https://heymeganreed.com/book-squadDownload the free Main Character Energy Workbook: https://www.heymeganreed.com/workbookWhat's your Confidence Blindspot? Take the free quiz: https://www.heymeganreed.com/quizFollow on Instagram: @heymeganreedStart your 30-day free trial: The Creating Confidence Society
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