Finishing your book is a habit of mind

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Subject: Finishing your book is a habit of mind

Monday, Jan. 19, 2026

Hi Friend,

We’ve been getting questions about Wednesday's Habits of Mind Masterclass, taught by Bailey Lang, so we gathered the answers in one spot.

Who is the best fit for the habits of mind masterclass?

This workshop is for you if you’re a writer who is…

Feeling stuck and ready to get your creativity out of a rut and your book back on track
Ready to make the mindset shifts that unlock your creativity and get you writing again
Curious about how the habits of mind interact with your writing practices and craft to produce a finished book
Looking for a true path to a sustainable, enjoyable writing practice—not another "quick hack"
Willing to invest the time and effort into learning how to think like a writer

What exactly do I get when I enroll today?

When you sign up, you get a ticket to the live, hands-on, 90-minute masterclass — plus a recording if you can’t make it to the event or want to watch it again later!

During the masterclass, you’ll get:

An in-depth review of the eight habits of mind that support a successful writing practice
Opportunities to practice some of the habits of mind you’ll learn about
Time for live Q&A and coaching—ask me your questions!

After the masterclass, you'll get a PDF with even more habits of mind-focused activities and strategies that you can continue to implement as part of your writing practice.

How much time will it take for me to see results?

It varies! (Doesn't it always?!)

Bailey will talk about strategies for implementing the habits of mind on the call and how to approach it without burning yourself out trying to do too many things.

Many people see results quickly, depending on which habits they focus on and how they implement what they’re learning.

Can’t I just figure this out on my own?

You probably could!

It'll be a lot more work and take a heck of a lot longer, though.

This masterclass distills Bailey's dissertation research plus years of her coaching and editing expertise into a form you can start implementing before we’re even done with the workshop.

If you’re ready to unblock your creativity now, then the masterclass is where you want to be.

You in?

HECK YES. Sign me up!

If you have ANY other questions, hit reply and send me a message.

I’m here and happy to answer them! If I don't have the answer, I'm sure Bailey will.

I want you to feel totally confident and excited about joining us for this masterclass.

Don’t wait too long!

To enroll before the cart closes tomorrow night, Tues., Jan. 20th, at 9pm PT/12pm ET, click right here.

❤️

Happy Writing!

Best,

Beth

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