The biggest hurdle is usually the urge to keep tweaking until it feels “just right,” and then I hit a wall and think it’ll never be perfect. A concrete plan could be: set a daily word‑count target that’s realistic, like 500 words before lunch, then a mid‑day 200‑word checkpoint, and a final 300‑word push at the end of the day. Every time you hit the target, give yourself a small reward—a coffee, a quick walk, a funny meme. Schedule these targets on your calendar so you’re forced to log in, not just scrolling. Also, mark the chapter with a “finished” stamp the first time you finish the draft, even if it’s rough, and then edit in a separate session. That way the finishing line is a clear, single move, not an endless loop of revisions. It keeps the momentum going, and you’ll see the book start to take shape instead of staying stuck halfway.

Sounds solid—no more “just right” perfectionism, just a checklist. If you can stick to those alerts, the brain will start treating the draft like a trophy, not a marathon. Just remember: the first “finished” stamp is the real victory; editing later is just polishing the trophy. Good luck, and keep that coffee flowing.