How to Push Past the 30k Word Slump
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Every writer gets stuck while drafting a novel. Don’t panic! It’s part of the creative process. In this podcast, authors and The Novelry writing coaches Gina Sorell and Colleen Oakley present five simple and reliable techniques to push past a writing slump and crush your word count.
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Chapters
00:00 - Introduction
02:33 - Tip #1: Don’t panic
05:48 - Tip #2: Get moving
09:55 - Tip #3: Use music
12:51 - Tip #4: Put it away
18:42 - Tip #5: Change environments
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Guest Bios
Gina Sorell is the author of The Wise Women (HarperCollins), a New York Times Book Review Editors’ Choice, Good Morning America Buzz Book, a People Magazine Best New Book Pick, and Washington Post Summer Selection. Her debut novel, Mothers and Other Strangers was a Refinery29 and Self Magazine Best Book Pick.
Colleen Oakley is the USA Today bestselling author of The Mostly True Story of Tanner & Louise, The Invisible Husband of Frick Island, You Were There Too, Close Enough to Touch and Before I Go. Her books have been translated into more than 21 languages, optioned for film, and have received numerous accolades, including the French Reader’s Prize and Georgia Author of the Year.
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Resources
Check out these blog posts for more insight on how to push past the writing slumps:
100 Writing Prompts to Kick-Start Your Writing
How to Create a Plot Diagram for a Smooth Writing Journey
Writing Tips for Neurodivergent Authors
5 Ways to Keep the Words Coming
Keep Going: Hannah Kaner on Writing Resilience
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Show description
Learn how novels work from publishing’s top experts at The Novelry, the world’s #1 school for writers. Hosted by our bestselling writing coaches and publishing editors, this podcast is a practical, helpful guide to writing novels for every genre. Enjoy inside tips and tricks to make your writing a joyful experience while building your expertise in writing craft.
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