: Look for scenes or sections that don't directly contribute to the ending and cut them aggressively.

Use the final hours to turn your rough draft into a cohesive write-up.

: Commit to writing a "bad" version of the scene or chapter. It is easier to criticize and fix existing text later than it is to contemplate a blank page.

: Refine your prose to be in the active voice to make the writing feel more dynamic.

: Use a tool like Dan Harmon’s Story Circle to map out your beginning, middle, and end. A rough framework prevents "mid-point stalling".

: Don't try to write a saga. Choose a concept that uses one main location and a small cast of characters.

: If you're stuck on a character's name or a technical detail, use a placeholder (e.g., [NAME]) and keep moving.