Already a Future Women? Sign in Career It’s time to finally write that book Writing a book is no small feat. Published author Emily J Brooks shares her tips on putting your ideas down on page. By Emily Brooks Career Writing a book is no small feat. Published author Emily J Brooks shares her tips on putting your ideas down on page. By Emily Brooks Previous article ‘What is good for employees with mental illness is often good for everyone.’ Next article My brilliant career(s) I don’t know you but I know you probably have a book idea in you. Most of us do. Maybe you have told friends about it or maybe you have kept it close to your chest. But it’s there, waiting for you to do something about it.Despite this, most people don’t actually write one. It’s a long and enduring process that usually occurs outside our day jobs and means we miss out on things — be it a friend’s birthday celebration or a sunny afternoon at the beach. It requires, above all, commitment. Join the club Already a member? Sign in careerwork in progress More from Future Women Culture “Never an excuse”: Why Katrina still can’t stand the smell of bourbon By Sally Spicer Diamond Meet the leaders: Erin Vincent By Odessa Blain Diamond Meet the leaders: Malini Raj By Odessa Blain Diamond Meet the leaders: Azmeena Hussain By Odessa Blain Your inbox just got smarter If you’re not a member, sign up to our newsletter to get the best of Future Women in your inbox.