What comes first when writing a novel? The dreaming or the drafting? The plotting or the planning?
It seems simple—until it doesn’t. First-time novelists often hit a moment where they wonder: Am I doing this all wrong?
In this episode, we’re breaking down the order of operations for novel writing, helping you find clarity and confidence in your process. Because spoiler: There’s no “wrong” way, just your way.
Tune into Steps to Story now to get unstuck and move forward with your novel.
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