Summary:
The book serves as a motivational guide for aspiring writers, emphasizing the importance of self-identification as a writer and the need to develop writing habits and build a personal brand. It provides practical advice on how to overcome fear and procrastination, create compelling content, and engage with an audience to turn writing into a career.
Key points:
1. Accept Your Writer Identity: Goins stresses the need to acknowledge and embrace your writer persona. This self-belief is the first step towards a successful writing career.
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