Kim Purcell

Author, Writing Teacher & Creativity Coach

Write a Novel in 100 Days by Kim Purcell — book cover

Coming September 22, 2026

Write a Novel in 100 Days

The Busy Writer's Guide to Finishing Your Book Fast

For those with countless ideas but not enough time, this invaluable guide shows even the busiest people how to finally finish the book they've always dreamed of.

Pre-order NowPaperback $18.00 • Ebook $11.99

100 Days. One Novel. Your Story.

Do you dream of writing a novel but can't seem to find the time? Maybe you've started and stalled, or you've been waiting for the “perfect” moment that never comes.

With humor, proven strategies, and inspiration from your favorite authors, novelist and writing teacher Kim Purcell shows you how to finish your book—even if you only have 15 minutes a day. In Write a Novel in 100 Days, you'll learn:

  • How to build a consistent, joyful writing habit with just 15 “Magic Minutes” a day
  • A simple four-act structure with 22 essential plot points to keep your story on track
  • Daily skill-building exercises that transform overwhelm into steady progress and nurture creativity
  • Fast, playful ways to beat self-doubt, perfectionism, and writer's block
  • How to use short, focused steps to create a complete, compelling draft in 100 days

Whether it's your first book or your fifth, this guide will help you finally write forward with confidence. Joyful, supportive, and practical, Write a Novel in 100 Days will get your story out of your head and onto the page, so you can hold your finished book in your hands.

Don't wait for the perfect time to write your book. Start today, and let these 100 days change your writing—and your life.

“15 Magic Minutes”

Too busy to write? The book's signature technique shows you how to stay creative and make real progress—even on your most hectic days. No marathon sessions. No guilt. Just 15 minutes that actually move the needle.

Your story matters.

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Book Details

Publisher
Ten Speed Press
On Sale
September 22, 2026
Paperback
320 pages • $18.00
Ebook
$11.99
ISBN
978-0-593-83742-9
Kim Purcell

About Kim Purcell

Kim is the author of three books, including the award-winning novels Trafficked and This Is Not a Love Letter (NPR Best Books 2018). She teaches novel writing to kids, teens, and adults, and is the founder of Purcell Publishing. Her YouTube channel has 123K+ subscribers.