Fiction Writing Made Easy | Top Creative Writing Podcast for Fiction Writers & Writing Tips Bonus: From Stuck to Steady: How 3 Writers Found Their Drafting Rhythm
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Jan 15, 2026 Lindsay Safara, a dedicated writer and student of the Notes to Novel course, shares her journey from a mere 25,000 words in six months to a robust 100,000-word draft. She discovered essential details about her story’s purpose and antagonist goals that unleashed her writing flow. Alongside her, Alison realized that structured scenes transformed her drafts from flat to gripping. Also, first-time novelist Sharon achieved her goal of completing her first draft stress-free, pacing herself at 6,000 words per week—showcasing how clarity and structure can ignite a writer's momentum.
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A Single Missing Piece Behind Different Struggles
- Multiple writers thought their drafting problems were unique but were missing the same core: a clear story structure and roadmap.
- Once they gained that clarity, drafting became easier, faster, and enjoyable.
Breakthrough From Clarifying Antagonist Goals
- Lindsay wrote only 25,000 words in six months before Notes to Novel and then reached 100,000 words in the next six months after revising her outline.
- Clarifying her book's why and antagonist goals created cause-and-effect momentum that doubled her drafting pace.
Every Scene Needs Its Own Arc
- Allison realized each scene must be a mini-story with conflict, shift, and resolution to avoid flatness.
- That insight turned drafting from a chore into something she looks forward to daily.