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Book Enthusiast · Jun 18, 2026

Writer's Log 003: The Messy (Almost) Middle

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I'm taking you along as I write Book 3

ICYMI: I’m attempting to document the entire process of writing my third novel, from blank page to (fingers crossed!) eventual publication. That means every breakthrough, confidence wobble, and craft tool I test out along the way. You can catch up on month 1 and 2’s posts here.

Whether you’re a writer desperate to know how the process works for other authors or just a curious reader, I’m giving you a peek into the messy backstage of how a book gets made.

Hi book pals,

Month 3 was my wobbliest month yet, but I made it through and think I have a clear path to this book’s mid-point.

Keep reading for:

  • How I ran out of “known” scenes

  • Talking (and reading) myself off the ledge of a book breakdown

  • A timing and word count check-in

  • Goals report and new goals for the next month of this project

Read more

Read on beccafreeman.substack.com

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