Coming soon | Craft and work
David E. Sproule | Workshop draft
Writing a Short Book That Finishes
No-guru production for useful short books
Writing craft | workshop draft, about 10,872 words, 8 chapters
Plan, draft, revise, and ship a short book without cult personality. Target about 12000 words. Workshop coming soon. Not for sale until SOON gates pass.
Not for sale
Workshop draft. Keeper pass still ahead.
Cover and brief are up. Workshop draft may already exist locally. Not for sale until a keeper pass and Soft Margins checkout.
Opening sample
First pass from the workshop. Not the ending.
You've been there, haven't you? Sitting in front of a blank screen, staring at a project that feels like it will never see the light of day. The words seem to hover just beyond your grasp, taunting you with their elusive nature. You've tried it all, outlining, researching, even taking breaks to clear your mind. But as the clock ticks, the project remains unfinished, a nagging reminder of your unfulfilled goals. This book is for you. It's not a grand, sprawling tome filled with theories and fluff. Instead, it's a concise, no-nonsense guide designed to help you finish your short book.
Chapters in this draft
- What this book is for
- The problem in plain language
- Tools you can use this week
- Scripts and checklists
- Common failure modes
- When to get more help
- A short practice plan
- Honest limits and next steps
Soft Margins
Ask the Unsaid
One question about this title. Tease, do not spoil.
About the author
David E. Sproule
Writes and builds from Edmonton, Alberta. Sproule Lit workshop drafts and Phyllux Tech, local first: files as masters, honest length, and tools people can use on a hard Tuesday.
