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Write a Novel in 100 Days

The Busy Writer's Guide to Finishing Your Book Fast

Kim Purcell, Donald Maass - introduction

Written by
Kim Purcell, Donald Maass - introduction
Read by
Kim Purcell
Length
9 hrs 14 min
Publisher
Random House Audio
Released
2026-09-22

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What it is

For those with countless ideas but not enough time, this invaluable guide shows even the busiest people how to finally finish the book they’ve always dreamed of.

“This guide efficiently organizes tasks so a story can emerge, while inviting creativity and wonder to grace each part of the process.”—Melanie Jacobson, USA Today bestselling author of The Fall Back Plan

Do you dream of writing a novel but can’t seem to find the time? Maybe you’ve started and stalled, or you’ve been waiting for the “perfect” moment that never comes.

With humor, proven strategies, and inspiration from your favorite authors, novelist and writing teacher Kim Purcell shows you how to finish your book—even if you only have 15 minutes a day. In Write a Novel in 100 Days, you’ll learn:How to build a consistent, joyful writing habit with just 15 “Magic Minutes” a dayA simple four-act structure with 22 essential plot points to keep your story on trackDaily skill-building exercises that transform overwhelm into steady progress and nurture creativityFast, playful ways to beat self-doubt, perfectionism, and writer’s blockHow to use short, focused steps to create a complete, compelling draft in 100 days Whether it’s your first book or your fifth, this guide will help you finally write forward with confidence. Joyful, supportive, and practical, Write a Novel in 100 Days will get your story out of your head and onto the page, so you can hold your finished book in your hands.

Don’t wait for the perfect time to write your book. Start today, and let these 100 days change your writing—and your life.

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