Ep 15: There’s No “Right” Way to Write a Novel

10/09/2025 17 min

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Ever feel like you’re doing it wrong because your writing process doesn’t look like someone else’s? You’re not.In this episode, I’m breaking down why there’s no single “right” way to write a novel, and how comparison can actually kill your momentum. I’ll share what happened when I tried to force myself into someone else’s method (spoiler: it backfired), and how I eventually learned to trust my own rhythm.You’ll learn:Why following someone else’s process can stall your progressHow my writing approach shifted between my first and sixth bookWhy experimenting with your own rhythm is the only way to find what worksIf you’re feeling stuck because you’re not writing the “right” way, let’s find the path that actually fits you. Book a free consultation and we’ll map out your best next step—no rigid rules required:https://calendly.com/joseesmith/bookCome say hi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joseesmithbookcoach/Subscribe to my Substack: https://joseesmith.substack.com/

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