Write and Revise Your Book in 60 Days
Two months for a more sustainable pace — outline, draft at 1,000 words per day, and complete a first revision so you have a polished working manuscript.
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Your Plan
Outline & Structure
Weeks 1-2
First Draft
Weeks 3-9
Revise & Edit
Weeks 10-12
Stay on track
Tools that keep you on track
The difference between a plan that works and one that doesn't is visibility. Weekly focus, milestone tracking, and a growth log help you stay accountable and adjust as you go.
Weekly Focus
Pick your top priorities each week and track completion as you go.
Week progress
Milestone Tracker
See how each phase of your plan is progressing at a glance.
Validate idea
Build MVP
Launch & grow
Growth Log
Build momentum with a daily streak and reflect on your wins.
This week
The Plan
60 Days plan
21 tasks across 5 milestones — 7-10/week
Concept & Outline
Days 1-7- Define your book concept, audience, and unique angle
- Research competitive titles and identify your differentiation
- Create a detailed chapter outline with section breakdowns
- Write your book proposal or back-cover description
First Half Draft
Days 8-25- Write 1,000 words per day, 6 days per week
- Complete the first half of your manuscript (30,000 words)
- Review your outline weekly and adjust as the book evolves
- Keep a running list of things to fix in revision (do not fix now)
Second Half Draft
Days 26-42- Continue writing 1,000 words per day through the second half
- Push through the inevitable mid-book slump with your outline
- Complete your full first draft at 55,000-65,000 words
- Write the introduction last (now you know what the book is about)
- Take 3 days off from the manuscript
First Revision
Days 46-55- Read your entire manuscript in 2-3 sittings for structural issues
- Cut, rearrange, or expand chapters based on flow and pacing
- Fix major plot holes, gaps in argument, or structural weaknesses
- Rewrite your weakest chapter from scratch
Beta & Polish
Days 56-60- Send manuscript to 3 beta readers with specific feedback questions
- Polish your first 3 chapters (the ones agents and readers see first)
- Create a revision plan based on initial self-editing notes
- Decide on your publishing path (self-publish vs. query agents)
Obstacles
What gets in the way
Common challenges and how to overcome them
Challenge
Sitting down to write but staring at a blank page
Solution
The plan starts with a detailed outline before you write a single chapter. When you sit down to draft, you always know what comes next. Writer's block is usually a planning problem, not a writing problem.
Challenge
Running out of motivation after the first few chapters
Solution
The plan sets daily word count targets and weekly milestones with progress tracking. Motivation is unreliable — systems are not. The middle of the book is the hardest, and the plan accounts for that.
Challenge
Editing while writing and never making progress
Solution
The plan enforces a strict 'draft first, edit later' approach. Drafting and editing are separate phases — mixing them is the #1 reason books never get finished.
Challenge
Not knowing if your idea is good enough for a book
Solution
Early milestones include idea validation through market research, test reader feedback, and a structured outline that confirms you have enough material for a full book.
Challenge
Feeling overwhelmed by how long a book is
Solution
You do not write a book — you write one chapter at a time, one page at a time, one paragraph at a time. The plan breaks 60,000 words into bite-sized daily targets that feel achievable.
81%
Of people say they want to write a book someday
3%
Of aspiring authors actually finish a manuscript
500
Words per day is enough to finish a draft in 4-5 months
60K
Average word count for a non-fiction book
FAQ
Common questions
A typical first draft takes 3-6 months at a pace of 500-1,000 words per day. The complete process (outline, draft, revise, edit, publish) takes 6-12 months. Some authors finish drafts in 30 days during intensive sprints like NaNoWriMo.
It depends on genre. Novels run 70,000-100,000 words. Business and self-help books are 40,000-60,000 words. Memoirs are 60,000-80,000 words. The plan helps you set a realistic word count target for your genre.
Not all authors outline in detail, but having at least a high-level structure dramatically increases your chances of finishing. The plan includes a flexible outlining phase that works for both plotters and pantsers.
Both paths are valid. Self-publishing gives you control and speed. Traditional publishing offers editorial support, distribution, and credibility. The plan covers both paths in the longer timeframes.
Most published authors write 30-60 minutes per day, often early morning or late evening. The plan requires as little as 30 minutes daily. Consistency beats long sessions — 500 words per day adds up to a full draft in 4 months.
A word processor is all you need. Scrivener, Google Docs, and Notion are popular choices. The plan is tool-agnostic — what matters is your writing habit, not your software.
The middle is where most books die. The plan uses milestone celebrations, accountability check-ins, and a 'messy middle' strategy that keeps you writing even when the work feels hard.
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