HOW TO FINISH YOUR FIRST NOVEL + My Writing Advice & Rules Broken

Hey, writers!

Are you struggling to finish that first draft? Trust me, I’ve been there. Writing your first novel is a JOURNEY to say the least!

In this video, I’m sharing how I finally completed the first draft of my first novel and some of the biggest mindset shifts that helped me get it done.

Plus, I’ll be spilling the tea on the 3 "rules" of writing I totally broke along the way. OOPS. 😅

Have you ever felt like you had to follow certain writing rules? Which ones have you bent (or broken) to get words on the page? Drop your thoughts in the comments below—I’d love to hear how you’ve navigated your writing journey!

What stage are you at with your novel? Starting? Halfway through? Stuck on chapter 3? 😂 Let me know!

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Happy writing! ✍️✨

xx Jenna

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