“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 day
- A simple four-act structure with 22 essential plot points to keep your story on track
- Daily skill-building exercises that transform overwhelm into steady progress and nurture creativity
- Fast, playful ways to beat self-doubt, perfectionism, and writer’s block
- How 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.
Author
Kim Purcell
Kim Purcell is an award-winning author, writing teacher, and developmental author whose work helps writers of all ages find their voice, build confidence, and finish the stories they’ve always wanted to tell. She is the author of Write a Novel in 100 Days: The Busy Writer’s Guide to Finishing Your Book Fast, forthcoming from Penguin Random House, as well as the young adult novels Trafficked and This Is Not a Love Letter.Her critically acclaimed YA novels have been recognized by NPR, Kirkus Reviews, Mighty Girl Books, and Bank Street College. This Is Not a Love Letter was named one of NPR’s Best Books of 2018, and her work has appeared on respected reading lists for young readers and teens.Kim has more than 25 years of teaching experience and has taught ELA, creative writing, and ESL. She has worked with kids, teens, and adults in classrooms, writing programs, online workshops, and community organizations. Her students have finished novels, published books, won awards, earned scholarships, and used their writing accomplishments in college applications.Kim holds an MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults from Vermont College of Fine Arts and a BA in International Relations and English from the University of British Columbia. She has taught in Korea, Los Angeles, and New York City, including programs with WriteGirl LA and the Los Angeles and Culver City school districts. With Write a Novel in 100 Days, Kim brings her warm, practical teaching style to anyone who has ever dreamed of writing a book but felt too busy, overwhelmed, or unsure where to begin.Where to find Kim:Website: https://kimpurcell.com/Instagram: @authorkimpurcellYouTube: @authorkimpurcellTikTok: @authorkimpurcellFacebook: Kim Purcell Writer
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