Nat Eliason

The author shares lessons learned during the first week of his ambitious 30-day challenge to write the first draft of a sci-fi novel. He emphasizes the importance of pacing, breaking writing sessions into manageable chunks, and taking proper rest periods. Good outlining has proven essential, enabling him to maintain a high daily word count. Despite encountering doubts, pushing through has yielded positive results. The morning writing session is highlighted as a 'cheat code', providing energy and momentum for the day. Overall, the author expresses pleasant surprise at his strong start and looks forward to overcoming future challenges.