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Recent Blog Posts
Writing Progress in Q3, 2026: What Worked, What Didn’t, and Why
Back in January, I set out my writing goals for 2026, and wrote about how these were going at the end of Q1 and the end of Q2. We’re three-quarters of the way through the year now and the last few months have been busy ones! Here’s what’s been happening. The 2026...
How to Finish a Novel: Key Sticking Points and Crucial Tips for Completing a Full Novel Draft
Starting a novel can feel really daunting … but finishing one is a whole lot harder still. There’s an awful lot of ground to cover between writing “Chapter One” and writing “The End”. Since you’re reading a blog post on how to finish a novel, I’m going to assume that:...
Understanding Personal vs External Stakes (and Using Them in Your Story)
Have you ever started a book that had a terrible, world-shattering event looming on the horizon … and yet you just didn’t care? If so, it’s probably because the stakes didn’t feel personal. They were too big and too remote for you to connect with. But if something’s...