Running of the WIPS

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Running of the WIPS
Running of the WIPS
Day 20

Day 20

Some pauses are necessary

Nov 23, 2024
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Day 20
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Hey, Runners!

Whenever I hit the end of the first act in drafting, I always have a few days (at least) where I just don’t know what to write. That’s okay; it’s part of my process. Lulls might be part of your process, too, especially if you’ve just finished writing a really big moment in the book. When you hit a pause, approach it with curiosity instead o…

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