The Adventurous Author | How to Write a Book, Character Development, Write with Consistency, Creative Writing,Story Structure 043 // Want to Write a Novella? Follow This 7-Step Plan
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Feb 7, 2023 
Bonnie Jean Schaefer, a writing coach and author known as D.K. Drake, shares her expert insights on novella writing. She unveils a practical seven-step plan to help busy writers carve out time for their passion projects. Listeners discover essential pre-writing tasks, tips on structuring their story, and the importance of drafting and revising. Bonnie emphasizes how completing a novella can be a motivating milestone for any aspiring author looking to hone their craft and manage their writing schedule.
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Novellas Build Writing Confidence
- Writing novellas offers a manageable path to complete a book when time is limited.
- Shorter works like novellas build skills and confidence faster than tackling novels first.
Bonnie's Writing Schedule
- Bonnie Jean Schaefer shares her personal writing schedule commitment of about four and a half hours weekly.
- This limited but consistent writing time helps her balance writing with other life responsibilities.
Protect Your Writing Time
- Block off and protect specific time slots dedicated to writing like you would for school or work.
- Consistent writing practice is essential to progressing in your book project.