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Finding My Way Into Book Three

Pantsing? Outlining? Crafting a synopsis? Navigating what comes next after a two-book deal.

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Kristen L. Berry
Aug 27, 2025
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Ever since watching the 2018 documentary “Free Solo”—which follows professional climber Alex Honnold’s attempt to scale Yosemite’s 3,000-foot El Capitan without ropes or protective gear—I’ve been enthralled by true stories of improbable physical and mental achievement. I’m immediately drawn to books, films, and series featuring ultramarathoners, Everest…

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