Ep 9: What Writing a Series Taught Me About the Creative Process and Persistence

Writing a novel is hard. Writing six? That taught me I can do just about anything.In this episode, I’m reflecting on what I learned from writing a six-book cozy mystery series, and how that experience shaped my creative process, built my confidence, and helped me trust the messy middle.You’ll hear:Why I focused on one book at a time instead of overplanning the series arcHow I kept going even when my first drafts felt chaoticWhat changed in me once I realized I could finish hard thingsIf you want to build a writing practice that gives you momentum—and helps you actually finish—coaching can give you the support and strategy you need. Book a free consultation to see if we’re a good fit. https://calendly.com/joseesmith/bookCome say hi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joseesmithbookcoach/Subscribe to my Substack: https://joseesmith.substack.com/