Ep 53: Why You Keep Starting Over With Your Novel (And How to Stop)

If you feel like you’ve started your novel over multiple times, this episode is for you. Maybe you keep rewriting chapter one, changing story ideas, creating new outlines, or losing momentum halfway through. In this episode, I’m breaking down why so many writers get stuck in the restart cycle, and why it’s usually not a discipline problem, but a pattern rooted in perfectionism, fear, and uncertainty.We’re talking about what starting over is actually costing you, why clarity comes from continuing (not restarting), and how to finally move forward even when the story feels messy or unresolved. The version of you who finishes will teach you far more than the version of you that keeps trying to perfect it.If you’ve been stuck in this cycle, you don’t need a better idea, you need a clearer path forward. Learn more about how 1:1 coaching can help by booking a free consultation call here: https://calendly.com/joseesmith/book