Each year, the company I co-founded—Get It Done—helps hundreds of people write and publish their books. Whether you want to get a book deal with a traditional publisher or self-publish, we have options to help you get it done. 

A little while ago, Get It Done hosted a Book Launch Party to celebrate a few of our clients and their beautiful books. It was a joyous evening with book lovers, friends, and family in the audience. Authors read aloud from their books, signed copies, and many happy tears were shed. One author flew into town all the way from Australia to be there!

Here’s a video of the celebration. Two minutes of pure joy!

Here’s where you can find the books mentioned in that video.

Don't Let Fear Have All the Fun by Monique Malcom

We asked these clients:

“Do you have any advice for someone who wants to write a book?” 

Here’s what they said:

“Be brave enough to show up for yourself. Write your damn book already.” —Judi Harrington, author of F*ckery: The Life and Times of a Legend (in Her Own Mind)

“Writing a whole book is a big task. Break it down into tiny actions that feel less daunting to tackle.” —Monique Malcom, author of Don't Let Fear Have All The Fun: And Other Advice for Making Bold Moves Even If You're Afraid

“Try and get a better understanding of what is getting in your way. As an extrovert, I found the process quite isolating. I needed to engage regularly with supportive people who gave me energy.” —Maggie Kolkena, author of Today for Tomorrow: A Field Guide to Scenario Planning

“Dancers, athletes, and musicians all need time to stretch and prepare for their work, and so do we, as writers. Before I write, I light a candle and set an intention.” —Brielyn Flones, author of Bear Loves Bread

“Remember, this is your one known life on this earth. So, why the heck wouldn't you go after every dream you have, do everything that makes your soul glow, and feel your way through life that makes you joyful? Write the book!” —Denise Marsh, author of Do It For Your SELFIE!: A Guide to Loving Yourself, Redesigning Your Life, and Getting Aligned from Within

Such beautiful advice.

Please join me in congratulating these authors. Get their books. Post glowing reviews. Email an author personally to say, “Congrats!” or, “You've made me believe that I can do this, too.” 

Choose a project that lights you up (whether it’s a book or something else) and go do it.

Yes, you can make the time. Yes, you are smart enough, resourceful enough, and qualified enough. Yes, it matters. Yes, it will feel incredible to finish it. Yes, you can get it done.

xo.

-Alex

PS. Want to write a book? Enroll in The Tiny Book Course (we have more than 650 graduates!) which begins on January 25th, 2023. The perfect course for first-time authors. We guide you through every step in the process, from choosing a topic… to writing your first draft…to editing and dealing with perfectionism…all the way to holding the published book in your hands. Check out TinyBookCourse.com for details. Please email hello@youcangetitdone.com if you have any Qs.

PPS. What I'm listening to today: This Is Taylor Swift, Lofi Beats, and Sahara.