Have you been waiting for the right moment to write that novel? In this episode of Your Creative Midlife, I talk with Kim Purcell, author of Write a Novel in 100 Days: The Busy Writer’s Guide to Finishing Your Book Fast, newly published from Penguin Random House. She’s taught writing for twenty-five years and published critically acclaimed YA novels.
In This Episode You'll Learn:
→ Why 97% of books are never finished
→ The two types of writers and the pros and cons of both
→ Why comparison is the writer’s first obstacle (and how to build confidence)
→ When to edit (or not edit) your draft
📖 About Kim Purcell:
Kim Purcell is a novelist, writing teacher, and creativity coach with more than 25 years of experience helping writers of all ages turn their ideas into finished books. She is the author of Write a Novel in 100 Days: The Busy Writer's Guide to Finishing Your Book Fast, as well as the critically acclaimed young adult novels Trafficked and This Is Not a Love Letter. Her teaching focuses on the practical skills that turn aspiring writers into working writers: developing compelling story ideas, creating memorable characters, understanding plot and structure, strengthening scenes, building a sustainable writing practice, and finishing a draft.
📖 Resources Mentioned:
Learn more about Kim Purcell: https://kimpurcell.com/
Read How to Write a Novel in 100 Days: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/776980/write-a-novel-in-100-days-