#244: 4 Strategies to Finally Finish the Story You Start

Do you have a folder full of half-finished drafts? You’re not alone. Almost every writer has started a story with excitement, only to abandon it when the magic fades.

In this episode, I’ll share why this happens, the mindset shifts that help you stay the course, and four practical strategies to keep you moving forward even when the middle gets messy.

You’ll learn how to stop chasing new ideas, stay connected to the story you’ve already begun, and use writing not just to finish, but to deepen your process.

If you’ve been stuck in the cycle of starting and abandoning stories, this episode will give you the clarity and encouragement you need to finally reach “The End.”

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