Finish Your Book: From the Opening to the End
Every new idea arrives with a spark. A flicker of energy. This is it. We’re energized, eager, ready to begin. That momentum carries us forward, for a few weeks. We might even finish a pile of pages.
But, somewhere along the way, enthusiasm fades. Doubt creeps in. Progress slows. Whether it’s the early draft, the messy middle, or even late-stage revisions, most writers hit a point where the work feels harder than it should—and finishing begins to feel out of reach.
Add in real-life demands—caregiving, busy careers, fatigue, or uncertainty about what comes next—and even our most promising projects can stall.
But creative lulls are part of the process—and there are practical, research-backed ways to move through them.
In this dynamic OnDemand webinar, Polly Campbell shares proven strategies to help you choose the right idea, sustain your energy, and build a writing practice that carries you from draft to completed project—no matter what gets in the way.
YOU’LL LEARN TO:
- Identify the causes of creative blocks
- Understand the impact of blocks on focus, energy, and wellbeing
- Begin with a clear, sustaining purpose and idea
- Create a process book and project-specific writing practice
- Use priming and ritual to support consistent work
- Work with your internal drive so writing requires less effort
- Determine when to push forward and when to take a break
- Use logline journaling to stay engaged on low-bandwidth days
- Build momentum through small wins and rewards
- Practice self-compassion to stay committed and finish your work
WHO SHOULD WATCH:
- Writers who are beginning a new writing project
- Writers interested in developing a new writing practice
- Writers ready to return to work on a project that has been stalled for any reason
- Writers who like to learn and practice productive approaches to writing craft
- Writers who want to consistently write well and finish their work
- Writers who are looking for hope and inspiration
Instructor:
Polly Campbell is the author of the award-winning You, Recharged: How to Beat Fatigue (Mostly), Amp Up Your Energy (Usually), and Enjoy Life Again, (Always), and three other books. She is also working on a novel.
She is the host of the Simply Write w/Polly Campbell podcast and writes the Simply Write column at SimplyWrite.substack.com, and the Simply Said podcast and companion Substack. She writes a blog for Psychology Today and her work has appeared in scores of online and print publications including Writer’s Digest Magazine, Arthritis Today, the Huffington Post, Spirituality & Health Magazine. She is a frequent speaker at writer’s conferences including the Writer’s Digest Annual Conference and the Virtual Erma, Erma Bombeck Writers Workshop.
www.pollycampbell.com
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