I’m beyond thrilled to share some huge news: my next writing craft book is coming in 2026 from Hay House Publishing!

PAGE ONE TO DONE: The 30-Day No-Fail Novel Fast Drafting Method

If you’ve ever struggled to finish a first draft (and let’s be honest, who hasn’t?), this book is for you. Based on my popular on-demand course, Novel Fast Drafting, this proven method has helped thousands of writers in my Writing Mastery Academy complete their manuscripts in weeks instead of years. Now PAGE ONE TO DONE brings this revolutionary approach to novel writing to book form!

While Save the Cat! Writes a Novel teaches you how to craft the structure of your story, PAGE ONE TO DONE shows you how to get that story out of your head and onto the page. Think of it as the perfect companion guide – taking you from beat sheet to completed first draft with speed and confidence.

The book is scheduled to release in May 2026!

Don’t want to wait until 2026 to start finishing your first drafts faster? You don’t have to!

Download my Free First Draft Accelerator guide to start you fast drafting today:

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Stay tuned for more details about the book, including an upcoming cover reveal! I can’t wait to share this book with the world!

WHAT WRITERS ARE SAYING ABOUT THE FAST DRAFTING METHOD

“My mind is BLOWN . Please, pretty please #writingcommmunity listen when I say this is a game-changer! I went from barely getting words down to crushing 1000 words/day!”
– Monica L. (Fast Drafting Convert)

“I completed the first draft of my first novel: 85,000 words written over the course of 8 weeks, all thanks to this Fast Drafting course! I’m over the moon and incredibly grateful.”
– Megan H (Fast Drafting convert)

“Fantastic. 80k words in 27 days. Couldn’t have done it w/o the concepts in this course.”
– Ron F. (Fast Drafting convert)

“Finishing a book has always felt like a distant dream, however, after taking this course, I really feel like I can do this. I’ve never felt more confident in my ability to write my book.”
– Shan P. (Fast Drafting convert)

“By far one of the most useful approaches to getting a first draft done that I’ve ever encountered.”
– Carol M. (Fast Drafting convert)

 

MORE ABOUT THE BOOK:

From the bestselling author of Save the Cat! Writes a Novel comes a revolutionary approach to novel writing that transforms the daunting first draft process into an achievable, joyful journey. Drawing from her experience writing over 20 novels and teaching thousands of writers, Jessica Brody presents the Fast Drafting method—a proven system for completing your novel with confidence, speed, and creative freedom.

Forget everything you thought you knew about writing a first draft. Rather than struggling with perfectionism and endless revisions, learn how to embrace the messy “discovery draft” and finally finish your story. Through Brody’s unique three-phase approach—Mindset, Preparation, and Drafting—you’ll discover:

Why trying to write a “good” first draft is the fastest path to failure—and what to do insteadHow to quiet your inner critic and tap into genuine creative flowA flexible planning system that works whether you’re a detailed plotter or prefer to “write by the seat of your pants”How to establish a super productive, consistent writing routine that gets you into the optimal writing zone every dayThe mindset, resources, and skills to finish the first draft of a full-length novel in as little as 30 days

Perfect for both newcomers and experienced writers, this comprehensive guide adapts Brody’s successful online course into book form. Whether you’ve never written a novel or you’re a published author looking for a more efficient approach, you’ll discover how to transform the challenging first draft process into one filled with confidence, creative joy, and most importantly—a finished manuscript.

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