You can't start from zero on Day 1. Spend a few days beforehand gathering your "ingredients":
: Start with a simple premise. What if a detective realized they were the main suspect? What if magic only worked while you were asleep?
: Set a timer for 25 minutes (Pomodoro technique) and write without stopping. Don't worry about grammar; just capture the action.
: If you're stuck on a transition (like a character traveling from A to B), just write [They talk about the heist on the way to the city] and skip to the next high-tension scene. 4. Survival Tips
: Use a spreadsheet or a word-count tracker to stay accountable.
