{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Episode 203: Prepare Now to Write a Book in 2026: 3 Tips for Business Owners","description":"In this episode, Jodi shares three practical tips to help business owners prepare now for a 2026 book project. From clarifying the book\u2019s role in your business to making time for the work and organizing existing content, Jodi walks through the early steps business owners and leaders should take to set up a smooth writing, publishing, and marketing process. &amp;nbsp; Time Stamps: 00:00 \u2013 Introduction and setting the stage for 2026 01:20 \u2013 Why planning ahead matters for big projects like a book 02:30 \u2013 Tip 1: Plan for the long term and clarify your book\u2019s role in your business ecosystem 06:15 \u2013 Tip 2: Prepare well and make space on your calendar 10:45 \u2013 Tip 3: Brain dump your content library to jumpstart writing 14:00 \u2013 Recap of three tips and encouragement to start preparing now 15:30 \u2013 Book brain dump resource and repurposing masterclass 17:00 \u2013 Closing remarks &amp;nbsp; Keywords: book planning, book writing strategy, book marketing, publishing plan, author strategy, vision board goals, business book, content repurposing, project planning, writing schedule, publishing timeline, book ecosystem, time management for authors, 2026 planning, book launch prep &amp;nbsp; Resources Mentioned: Coffee + Commas signup: https:\/\/bit.ly\/coffeeandcommassignup Ready Set Write Challenge: www.jodibrandoneditorial.com\/readysetwrite Book Brain Dump Exercise: https:\/\/bit.ly\/bookbraindump &amp;nbsp; LINK TO FULL EPISODE (RAW) TRANSCRIPT:  https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1TCCZa4ienHiubvHL5mkUKMwGWODHQAKZ289EXvOQkQ8\/edit?usp=sharing &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"Write Publish Market","author_url":"https:\/\/www.jodibrandoneditorial.com\/write-publish-market-podcast","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/38726805\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/194515120"}