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the incredibly slow process of book #4

the incredibly slow process of book #4

the different approaches I've taken so far, why I tried something new, and what I've done so far

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Jun 25, 2025
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I’m a pantser. My first paid article was even about that last summer. I am character driven, and I can see exactly what I want to write in my brain. However, when I just go for it, I inevitably run out of steam. Where do I go next? How do I fill in these gaps? What is the significance of that moment or person? And suddenly, it all falls apart.

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