Susan Crossman | What’s Really Stopping You From Writing Your Book | Build-a-Book Community Clinic

If you’ve been thinking about writing a book, but keep feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure where to start…This episode is different.In this special behind-the-scenes conversation, Susie Schaefer joins International Award-Winning Author Coach Susan Crossman inside a live Build-a-Book Community Clinic, where aspiring authors open up about what’s really holding them back.And what unfolds is something every writer needs to hear.You’ll hear real questions, real struggles, and real breakthroughs around:• The fear that keeps people from publishing • How to stop rewriting and finally finish your book • Why structure actually creates more creativity • What authors get wrong about ISBNs, copyright, and ownership • How to know when your book is “done enough” • When to start marketing your book (hint: earlier than you think)One of the most powerful moments? When a writer admits they’ve rewritten their work over and over, and Susie responds:“You’ve got to put the pencil down… otherwise you’re going to chop it to bits.” This episode isn’t about perfection. It’s about momentum.If you’ve been circling your book… this might be the moment you finally move forward.Finish the Damn Book Podcast helps aspiring authors, entrepreneurs, creatives, and writers finally complete the book they know they’re meant to write.Hosted by Susie Schaefer, the podcast cuts through perfectionism, writer’s block, overwhelm, and publishing confusion with honest conversations about writing, publishing, book marketing, creativity, and the author journey.Featuring authors, editors, ghostwriters, publishers, writing coaches, and industry professionals, each episode offers practical strategies to help writers finish, publish, and share meaningful books.Topics include: • Writing and revision tips • Publishing and self-publishing guidance • Book marketing and platform-building • Creativity, confidence, and procrastination • Encouragement for writers stuck in the messy middleMany episodes close with Susie’s signature “Reflection Moment”, an intuitive conversation exploring creativity, identity, purpose, and the emotional side of becoming an author.Whether you’re writing memoir, nonfiction, business, or personal development, Finish the Damn Book is here to help you trust your voice and finally bring your story to life.Ready to move your book forward? https://www.finishthebookpublishing.com/