# 3 Reasons Most Writers Never Finish or Publish Their Book

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Podcast: [Authors Who Lead - Learn to write a book from bestselling authors and leaders](https://stenobird.com/podcast/authors-who-lead-learn-to-write-a-book-from-bestselling-authors-and-leaders-879773)
Published: 2026-05-16T08:00:00+00:00
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Send us Fan Mail Whether you’ve dreamed of being an author for decades or you’re just starting to put pen to paper, there’s one constant truth: writing—and finishing—a book is no small feat. On this episode of the Authors Who Lead podcast, I want to dive into the hidden obstacles that prevent most aspiring writers from becoming published authors. Drawing from my own journey (including a 24-year gap between my writing dreams and writing reality!), I lay out three major reasons books go unfinis...

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