{"product_id":"finish-your-book-from-the-opening-to-the-end","title":"Finish Your Book: From the Opening to the End","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut, 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd in real-life demands—caregiving, busy careers, fatigue, or uncertainty about what comes next—and even our most promising projects can stall.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut creative lulls are part of the process—and there are practical, research-backed ways to move through them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYOU’LL LEARN TO:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdentify the causes of creative blocks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstand the impact of blocks on focus, energy, and wellbeing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBegin with a clear, sustaining purpose and idea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate a process book and project-specific writing practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse priming and ritual to support consistent work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWork with your internal drive so writing requires less effort\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetermine when to push forward and when to take a break\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse logline journaling to stay engaged on low-bandwidth days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild momentum through small wins and rewards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractice self-compassion to stay committed and finish your work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHO SHOULD WATCH:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWriters who are beginning a new writing project\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWriters interested in developing a new writing practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWriters ready to return to work on a project that has been stalled for any reason\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWriters who like to learn and practice productive approaches to writing craft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWriters who want to consistently write well and finish their work \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWriters who are looking for hope and inspiration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructor:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePolly Campbell is the author of the award-winning \u003cem\u003eYou, Recharged: How to Beat Fatigue (Mostly), Amp Up Your Energy (Usually), and Enjoy Life Again, (Always)\u003c\/em\u003e, and three other books. She is also working on a novel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShe is the host of the Simply Write w\/Polly Campbell podcast and writes the Simply Write column at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/writersdigestuniversity.mykajabi.com\/SimplyWrite.substack.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSimplyWrite.substack.com\u003c\/a\u003e, and the Simply Said podcast and companion Substack. She writes a blog for \u003cem\u003ePsychology Today\u003c\/em\u003e and her work has appeared in scores of online and print publications including \u003cem\u003eWriter’s Digest Magazine, Arthritis Today, the Huffington Post, Spirituality \u0026amp; Health Magazine\u003c\/em\u003e. She is a frequent speaker at writer’s conferences including the Writer’s Digest Annual Conference and the Virtual Erma, Erma Bombeck Writers Workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewww.pollycampbell.com\u003cbr\u003eInstagram: @PollyLCampbell\u003cbr\u003eSimply Write  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/simplywrite.substack.com\/\"\u003ehttps:\/\/simplywrite.substack.com\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Writer's Digest Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67515673870577,"sku":"WDSFYBFTOTTE","price":79.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0107\/4046\/5730\/files\/WDU-2026-FinishYourBook-nodate.jpg?v=1794597142","url":"https:\/\/writersdigestshop.com\/products\/finish-your-book-from-the-opening-to-the-end","provider":"Writer's Digest Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}