10 episodes

Follow the journey as Jason Zook, founder of IWearYourShirt, BuyMyLastName, and BuyMyFuture, writes his next nonfiction book publicly on watchmewrite.co. Can Jason finish writing the first draft of his second book in just two weeks? Tune in to find out!

WatchMeWrite Jason Zook

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Follow the journey as Jason Zook, founder of IWearYourShirt, BuyMyLastName, and BuyMyFuture, writes his next nonfiction book publicly on watchmewrite.co. Can Jason finish writing the first draft of his second book in just two weeks? Tune in to find out!

    Day 14 - The first draft is DONE!

    Day 14 - The first draft is DONE!

    Huzzah! After 14 days, the first draft of my next book has been completed. Nearly 80,000 words written, and now the real fun (rolleyes emoji) starts. Hear my thoughts and feelings as I wrap up the WatchMeWrite project. Also, listen for the next steps and how you can get your hands on the book itself in 2017. Thank you for your support of this project and a huge thank you to the sponsors: http://withcoach.com/jason and http://acuityscheduling.com/write

    • 11 min
    Day 13 - What will the editorial process look like?

    Day 13 - What will the editorial process look like?

    You wanna hear how the sausage is made? Have a listen to this (mostly) unedited chat with my editor Lizzie Vance. We talk about the next steps once the first draft nears completion. Don't forget to check out http://withcoach.com/jason and http://acuityscheduling.com/write

    • 16 min
    Bonus chat: Building a profitable company, one support request at a time

    Bonus chat: Building a profitable company, one support request at a time

    I chatted with Gavin Zuchlinksi, founder of Acuity Scheduling, about growing a software product he built for his Mom's business, to a profitable company that employs 15 people. Gavin and I talk about where Acuity Scheduling got started, when he knew it was time to leave his 9-5 job to work on it full-time, and how he's built having fun into his business model. Enjoy this chat and then try Acuity for free for 45 days using http://acuityscheduling.com/write

    • 33 min
    Day 10-12 - When life sh*ts on your face

    Day 10-12 - When life sh*ts on your face

    Talk about dealing with some distractions! I thought Day 8 was a tough one, but Day 10 really tested me. Waking up to loud construction, a migraine headache, and an overall lack of energy, it was a tough writing day. I took Day 11 off to recharge my batteries and take care of my mind and body. Day 12 was a much more productive day, bringing me to 74,000 total words written! Only two more writing days left on http://watchmewrite.co sponsored by http://withcoach.com/jason and http://acuityscheduling.com/write

    • 12 min
    Day 8 & 9 - Blame the cinnamon rolls!

    Day 8 & 9 - Blame the cinnamon rolls!

    As it turns out I am human and I do, in fact, need breaks. I knew Day 8 was going to be challenging, and I 100% blame the cinnamon rolls. I had to sacrifice something to keep my sanity (and energy) at the end of the day. Listen to me talk about making that decision and that I'm closing in on 60,000 words - wahoo! Support the sponsors of this project http://withcoach.com/jason and http://acuityscheduling.com/write

    • 11 min
    Day 7 - I'm allergic to resistance

    Day 7 - I'm allergic to resistance

    It's one thing when your girlfriend brings up your ability to avoid resistance, but it's an entire other story when someone from clear across the world who just found WatchMeWrite notices the same thing. In this episode, I try to unpack my thoughts about my allergy to resistance. I also recap Day 7's writing, hitting 7,000 words today! Be sure to check out the two sponsors of this project: http://withcoach.com/jason and http://acuityscheduling.com/write - - Also, I'm living writing from 9am - 1pm PST on http://watchmewrite.co until the book is done

    • 14 min

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ShellsintheKeys ,

Unlike anything I've come across before...and it's STELLAR.

Jason Zook does it again: he takes something as straight-forward as writing a book, and turns it into a fun, refreshing, hella-motivational experience.

Fearlessly taking viewers through the intimiate experience of writing a first draft, as well as sharing the process so openly (including any snafus along the way!) brings more insight and lessons regarding entrepreneurship, writing, and creative living to the table than any blog, ebook, or webinar I've come across.

To be able to SEE the work being done live? And then to listen to the reflections and breakdown of the day right after?

Absolute gold.

Thanks for being you, Jason!

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