Page One to Done

PAGE ONE TO DONE

Finish Your Novel in 30 Days with the Fast Drafting Method

Author: Jessica Brody
Publisher: Hay House Publishing
Publication Date: May 19, 2026
Genre: Non-Fiction, Writing, How-To
Age Range: All
Available Formats: Paperback, eBook, Audiobook
ISBN: 978-1401998424

Finally finish the first draft of your novel with a method that maximizes efficiency, speed, and joy.

After months (or years) of writing, are you left with nothing but a folder full of false starts? Do you have a novel you were once excited to write but abandoned after only a few chapters—or even halfway through? Are you trapped in an endless cycle of rewrites, self-doubt, and perfectionism?

Enter the Novel Fast Drafting method: a proven approach for getting your book out of your head and onto the page in as little as 30 days. Jessica Brody, best-selling author of Save the Cat! Writes a Novel, will guide you step-by-step through her 3-phase process that’s helped thousands of writers finish their first drafts in weeks instead of years:

Mindset: Overcome the destructive beliefs that cause 97% of writers to quit and adopt the mindset of a “chronic finisher”

Preparation: Build your story’s foundation, set achievable goals, and prepare both your day-to-day life and writing schedule for success

Drafting: Master proven strategies to maintain consistent momentum, discover the story faster, and finish in record time—so you’re ready to revise with confidence and clarity

With fast drafting, you’ll gain the mental space, freedom, and motivation to easily and more joyfully finish every writing project you start—faster than you ever thought possible.

 

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PRAISE FOR PAGE ONE TO DONE!

“If you’ve ever found yourself trapped in the exhausting cycle of starting, stopping, and restarting your novel, this book is your way out. Jessica Brody breaks down the psychology of why so many writers quit—and more importantly, gives you a proven system to make sure you don’t. Page One to Done is equal parts mindset reset and practical playbook, guiding you from idea to completed draft without the perfectionism spiral that derails so many of us. Whether you’re working on your first novel or your fifth, this is the guide that will finally get you to ‘The End.'”
– Savannah Gilbo, Fiction Writing Made Easy Podcast

“Page One to Done is a must-read for any writer who gets stuck, scared or struggles with a draft. Whether pantser or plotter, or something in between, this book can turn any writer into a fast drafter with confidence and enthusiasm. Jessica Brody brings her signature clarity and encouragement to the book drafting process, helping writers to get out of their own way. Read it, and before you know it, you’ll be holding up your finished draft.”
– Jordan Rosenfeld, author of The Sound of Story, six other books on the craft of writing and three novels

“Jessica Brody has expertly transformed the daunting process of novel writing into an efficient, joy-filled journey through her proven Fast Drafting Method. By combining expert structure with actionable strategies to outrun your inner critic, this book is the ultimate roadmap for anyone with the dream of moving from a blank page to a finished manuscript. With this book, you can achieve that dream.”
– Kristina Stanley, Bestselling Author of the Write Novels that Sell series