Somewhere between the idea and the finished page,
most writers get lost. This book is your map.
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Most projects don't fizzle out from lack of talent. Writers struggle because they can't see the path forward, and no one has ever shown them the way.
Whatever project you are facing, Write Like You Mean It provides the structure and strategies you need:
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Turn the spark of an idea into clear, compelling prose
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Work through the writing process with confidence
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Overcome the obstacles that stop most writers
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Know what to do next when you feel stuck
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Reach the readers who need what only you can write
Just Released April 28, 2026
Practical, encouraging, and deeply honest—this is the guide you'll return to again and again, at every step of the journey.
“… a trusted companion for writers ready to bring their most meaningful work fully to life.”
— Licia Rester, Author and Writing Coach
“…renewed my excitement for writing in all its forms.”
— Libby Kao, English PhD Researcher and Instructor
“…turns the daunting writing process into an approach that is instantly accessible.”
— Ashli Lomeli, Writing Professor and Dissertation Editor
“Had I read this book 30 years ago, I'd have written more, better, and more joyfully since.”
— Steve Bell, Singer, Songwriter, and Storyteller
Meet the Authors
Diana Pavlac Glyer has been teaching writing for decades, and she loves what she does. An award-winning author and sought-after speaker, she is best known for her bestselling book Bandersnatch: C. S. Lewis, J. R. R. Tolkien, and the Creative Collaboration of the Inklings. Learn more at DianaGlyer.com.
Abigail Stone is a writer, editor, and book coach who has guided hundreds of writers from first concepts to finished manuscripts. She currently works as Managing Editor at Indigo River Publishing. A member of the Independent Book Publishers Association, she resides in Pasadena, CA.