If you've been staring at a blank page without actually writing anything, or keep telling yourself that you'll start your novel soon but never do, you're not alone. Getting started can be one of the hardest parts of writing a novel, whether that's due to fear of the book not being good enough or the fact that you haven't found writing habits that work for you yet. Today we're going to look at some strategies to help you start writing your book and get out of the procrastination loop!

TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Intro
0:42 - Make a sketch or outline
2:11 - Research
3:34 - Make a game plan
5:42 - Get rid of distractions
6:53 - Stack your habits
7:36 - Sketch out the next scene
8:31 - Let your first draft suck

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