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Recent Blog Posts
How Long Does it Take to Write 1,000 Words?
This post was first published in April 2020 and updated in January 2026. How long does it take to write 1,000 words? If you're writing a novel ... the answer matters! If you’re aiming for an average-ish novel length of 80,000 words, then that’ll take you 80 days,...
My Annual Writing Goals for 2026 (Tell Me Your Goals, Too!)
Happy New Year! We’re just over a week into 2026 … and there’s a good chance you’ve been thinking about your writing, and what goals you might want to set for the year. I’d love to hear what you’re working on: just pop a comment below (or if you prefer, drop me an...
Annual Writing Goal Progress in Q4, 2025 (Slower Progress)
We’re getting close to the end of 2025. In fact, 12th December always feels a little bit like the ending of a year for me … because it’s my birthday! So how did things go in Q4, and during 2025 as a whole? Recap: My Writing Goals for 2025 Way back in January, I wrote...