I buried my novel and here is why
32I Gave Up on My Novel. Here's What No One Tells You.
After years of pouring my heart into a sweeping fantasy novel—complete with reincarnated lovers, ancient ruins, tyrant cults, and entirely too much worldbuilding—I finally put the story to rest. All the Slave Prince was the book of my dreams… until real life hit me like a sandstorm.
In this video, I explain why I stepped away from the novel I once believed in completely. Spoiler: it wasn’t about writer’s block—it was about mental health, burnout, and a series of personal challenges I couldn’t write my way out of.
If you’re a writer struggling to finish your project, feeling overwhelmed, or questioning your creative path, this video is for you. It’s honest, emotional, and just a little funny. Because grieving a book is weird—but real.
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