Embrace it - your first draft will always suck. Every writer experiences this. I wanted to talk about how we can approach this idea without freaking out. This episode was inspired by a session at the 2024 Newcastle Writers' Festival.

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This is part 2 in a series to help inspire writers when they are running out of steam! Here are 7 more ways to spark fresh ideas when you need some creative vibes and energy.

Here are the online writing courses available through the Australian Writers' Centre: https://www.writerscentre.com.au/

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Welcome to the After Hours Authors podcast! A podcast for those who write fiction after hours, whether that's after work or in between other responsibilities like family.

Share your own ideas on this or any other writing topic by reaching out here: ⁠https://jessknaus.blog/afterhoursauthors/⁠

Connect with Jess on Instagram or Threads: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/jayk_creates/⁠

Check out Jess's written works here: ⁠https://jessknaus.blog/⁠