The mid-book slump is real, and in this episode, I'm sharing my unfiltered truth about getting through it - both as a book coach and as someone currently slogging through those final 10,000 words myself.
Key takeaways from this episode:
- The truth about why your "perfect" writing routine is actually holding you back (and the ridiculously simple fix you're probably resisting)
- Why editing while writing is like checking your stats every 5 minutes during a launch - you'll drive yourself crazy and kill your momentum
- The genius pancake theory that will make you feel 100% better about your crappy first draft (trust me on this one)
- How being a book-writing hermit is killing your creativity (you need a life outside those chapters)
- The real reason you're stuck in the middle (and it's not because you suck at writing)
Getting through the mid-book slump isn't about working harder or becoming a different writer - it's about getting smart about how you show up for your book.
I hope you enjoy listening.
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Further resources from me
- The Happy Writers Hub - all info and link to join is here
- Sign up for the Write Stuff newsletter here.
- My book, ‘Dare to Write: How to Write a Nonfiction Book to Grow Your Business,’ is available now on Amazon and on my website.
Connect with Steph:
- Website: https://stephcaswell.com/
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