Kim Purcell
Author, Writing Teacher& Creativity Coach
Kim Purcell
Author, Writing Teacher & Creativity Coach
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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.
“A dependable road map for all those who want to take the ultimate leap and write a novel.”
Paperback $18.00 • Ebook $11.99
“A dependable road map for all those who want to take the ultimate leap and write a novel. Purcell’s method is extremely detailed and relatable. A great book for writers who are at the beginning of their journey and don’t know where to start.”Read the full reviewLibrary Journal, reviewed by Nicole Marconi, August 2026
“What is this about 100 Days? Surely that’s impossible? Here, Kim Purcell shows you how to scale the aforementioned Himalayan peak—it takes just fifteen minutes a day! Seriously? Yes. However, there is method to her madness.”Donald Maassnovelist and author of Writing the Breakout Novel; from the foreword
“My brain is a chaos machine, and I couldn't believe how easily this guide cut through the noise. It efficiently organizes tasks so a story can emerge while inviting creativity and wonder to grace each part of the process.”Melanie Jacobsonfour-time Whitney-Award winner, and USA Today bestselling author of The Fall Back Plan
“In Write a Novel in 100 Days, Kim Purcell lays out the path to drafting a novel in steps that are not just easy-to-follow but exciting, fun, and completely doable. What sets this book apart is how it understands and celebrates the fact that every one of us is a storyteller with the creativity — and power — to write fiction.”Jennifer Castleauthor of The Beginning of After, a YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults selection
“The Busy Writer’s Guide is accessible, pragmatic, and, most important, truly encouraging. Purcell’s enthusiasm is infectious. You know she’s going to be right there with you for every step, the whole hundred days!”Tim Wynne-Jonestwo-time winner of The Governor General's Award and author of The Uninvited
“Kim Purcell takes writers on an inspirational and invaluable journey in Write a Novel in 100 Days: The Busy Writer’s Guide to Finishing Your Book Fast. She makes the daunting task of writing a novel not only doable, but also fun, which is no easy feat. What I love most about this book is that Kim’s enthusiasm and encouraging voice comes through on every page. It’s like having your favorite teacher and biggest fan cheering you on as you run the race to your novel’s finish line.”Adele Myersauthor of The Tobacco Wives
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Keep your place in the book and your streak in one spot. The back has 100 boxes, one for every day you write. Print it, cut it out, and check off a box each time you sit down with your story.
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100 Days PosterA wall tracker with one box for each day you write.Get the PDF1 page
Four Act Plot StructureAll 22 plot points of the Busy Writer Plot on one page.Get the PDF1 page
Character Development WorkbookPrompts to build a main character readers love.Get the PDF7 pages
Evaluate Your Scenes WorksheetTen key components to check every scene against.Get the PDF1 page100 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:
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.
Build a joyful writing habit with short daily sessions that fit a busy life.
Use a practical four-act structure to keep the story moving forward.
Turn overwhelm into manageable steps and finish a complete first draft.
Your story matters.
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Meet the author
Kim is the author of three books, including the award-winning novels Trafficked and This Is Not a Love Letter, an NPR Best Book of 2018. She teaches novel writing to kids, teens, and adults, helping writers build confidence, find their process, and finish the stories that matter to them.