Kim Purcell
Author, Writing Teacher& Creativity Coach
Kim Purcell
Author, Writing Teacher & Creativity Coach
Coming September 22, 2026
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.
Paperback $18.00 • Ebook $11.99
“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
An exclusive preorder bonus
Preorder the book, then choose the workshop that best matches where you are in your writing process.
WORKSHOP 01
September 26, 2026 at 9:00 AM PT
Clarify your story idea, strengthen your main character, and create a realistic writing plan.
WORKSHOP 02
September 27, 2026 at 9:00 AM PT
Evaluate your first draft, identify its biggest story problems, and create a revision or rewrite plan.
Open to U.S. residents age 18 and older. A valid preorder transaction or order number is required. Registration closes September 22, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET. Penguin Random House will send confirmation and Zoom details.
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:
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.