#258. 5 Myths Keeping You From Finishing Your First Draft

#258. 5 Myths Keeping You From Finishing Your First Draft

July 28, 2026 · 22 min · Episode 258

About this episode

This episode discusses five myths that may be preventing writers from finishing their first draft.

If you keep working on your novel but never seem to get closer to “The End,” these five novel writing myths may explain why—and show you what to do differently. If you've been working on the same novel for months (or years), you've probably wondered why you still can't seem to finish it. Maybe you've blamed your schedule, your motivation, or your talent. Or maybe you've started to wonder if you're just not cut out for this. But what if the real reason you're stuck is none of those things? In ...

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