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Diary of a Novella Entry 4

Diary of a Novella Entry 4

join me as I write a novella in January

Jan 14, 2025
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Hello Substackers!

Welcome to the fourth edition of 'Diary of a Novella,' where I share why I’m behind with my January word count, along with the importance of resilience and recalibrating writing goals.

I also chat about how writing blurbs early in the writing process can help solidify story direction and structure, and give some examples from my own work.

The episode concludes with a renewed commitment to daily writing and practical suggestions for achieving writing goals even when facing physical limitations.

00:00 Introduction and Personal Update

00:42 Challenges and Setbacks

02:21 Getting Back on Track

02:27 The Importance of Writing a Blurb

03:17 Blurb Writing Tips and Examples

05:33 Using Classic Stories for Inspiration

17:00 Final Thoughts and Writing Goals

Watch out for the Writes4Women January Newsletter later this week, with all the updates on what’s coming in Season 6

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