Episodios

  • Day 68: The Power of Micro-Goals

    Day 68: The Power of Micro-Goals
    Aug 16 2024
    Sometimes tiny goals have more power than big ones. On those days when the blank page is just overwhelming, don’t think about writing 1,000 words. Instead, what’s the smallest goal you could set for yourself? Separating large tasks into micro-goals is an excellent way to overcome feelings of overwhelm and generate momentum with your work. […]
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  • Day 67: It’s a Wonderful Life

    Day 67: It’s a Wonderful Life
    Aug 15 2024
    We can learn a lot from the 1947 classic It’s a Wonderful Life. Today, we’re focusing on how the storytellers use subtle mechanisms to introduce story elements long before they’re needed. Sometimes the storytellers even intentionally de-emphasize what they’re tucking away for later. As you move into the third act of the book you’re writing, […]
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  • Day 66: Should I feel this way?

    Day 66: Should I feel this way?
    Aug 14 2024
    “When I’m writing my book, sometimes I feel overcome with these emotions. Sometimes I even end my writing session feeling really dark or heavy. Is that normal? You might be surprised at how often we receive questions like this from writers. The short answer: yes, super normal. This episode of the 90-Day Novel Challenge briefly […]
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  • Day 65: The Three Publishing Paths

    Day 65: The Three Publishing Paths
    Aug 13 2024
    As we move into your final push to write your book in the 90-Day Novel Challenge, sometimes it’s helpful to start dreaming (just a little bit) about how you might publish your book. Remember that you can’t publish anything you haven’t written, so don’t get carried away. Your top priority is still to finish your […]
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  • Day 64: Episodic Stories

    Day 64: Episodic Stories
    Aug 12 2024
    Risk is like a bank account. Your reader will allow you so much before they break and walk away from the story. Use your risk wisely. When you’re writing a book, if you’re going to stretch your reader in one area, it’s even more important that your storytelling and story structure are rock solid everywhere […]
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  • Day 62: It’s OK to Write for Fun

    Day 62: It’s OK to Write for Fun
    Aug 10 2024
    Writing is one of the few hobbies in which most people immediately combine their passion with the marketplace. It’s OK to write for fun. Use The Novel Matrix and the resources of the 90-Day Novel Challenge to the extent that they help you stay focused and to explore the craft, but don’t let anyone pressure […]
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  • Day 61: Ready for the next level?

    Day 61: Ready for the next level?
    Aug 9 2024
    Are you ready to take your writing to the next level? What happens after you finish your manuscript, are you ready for that? The Company’s Arche Year program is a 9-month program to put you in a position to publish. Over the course of the program, you’ll write a complete manuscript and build an author’s […]
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  • Day 60: The Near Miss

    Day 60: The Near Miss
    Aug 8 2024
    As you’re writing your novel manuscript, you may soon encounter the “Near Miss.” As your protagonist ascends the rising action of the third act, this is when you pull the rug out from under him right when he seems like he might accomplish his Impossible Thing. You’re going to solve this setback in an ironic […]
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