Can You Write a Novel in 15 Minutes a Day? | Kim Purcell on What Writing Workshops Don’t Teach

Have you been waiting for the right moment to write that novel? In this episode of Your Creative Midlife, I talk with Kim Purcell, author of Write a Novel in 100 Days: The Busy Writer’s Guide to Finishing Your Book Fast, newly published from Penguin Random House. She’s taught writing for twenty-five years and published critically acclaimed YA novels. In This Episode You'll Learn: → Why 97% of books are never finished → The two types of writers and the pros and cons of both → Why comparison is the writer’s first obstacle (and how to build confidence) → When to edit (or not edit) your draft 📖 About Kim Purcell (‪@authorkimpurcell‬) Kim Purcell is a novelist, writing teacher, and creativity coach with more than 25 years of experience helping writers of all ages turn their ideas into finished books. She is the author of Write a Novel in 100 Days: The Busy Writer's Guide to Finishing Your Book Fast, as well as the critically acclaimed young adult novels Trafficked and This Is Not a Love Letter. Her teaching focuses on the practical skills that turn aspiring writers into working writers: developing compelling story ideas, creating memorable characters, understanding plot and structure, strengthening scenes, building a sustainable writing practice, and finishing a draft. 📖 Resources Mentioned: Learn more about Kim Purcell: https://kimpurcell.com/ Read How to Write a Novel in 100 Days: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/bo... 🌿 About Your Creative Midlife Your Creative Midlife is a podcast and YouTube channel hosted by Betsy Bush, featuring inspiring conversations with artists, writers, musicians, filmmakers, and makers who discovered new creative paths after 50. Whether you're retired, an empty nester, or simply ready to explore a new passion, you'll find practical advice, encouragement, and real stories that prove it's never too late to create. 🌐 Website: https://www.yourcreativemidlife.com 📩 Share Your Creative Story: https://www.yourcreativemidlife.com/c... ❤️ Subscribe for More Informative episode Videos If you enjoyed this episode, please Like, Subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss future conversations with inspiring artists, writers, musicians, filmmakers, and creators. 🔔 Subscribe to Your Creative Midlife for inspiring interviews and practical advice on creativity, writing, filmmaking, art, music, and living a more creative life after 50. 📌 Subscribe & Stay Updated: →    / @yourcreativemidlife