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In this episode of the Writing Momentum podcast, hosts Christopher and Gena Maselli discuss strategies for finishing first drafts, acknowledging it as a significant challenge for many writers. They emphasize the importance of completing a draft regardless of its initial quality and suggest focusing on editing afterward to improve it. The hosts share personal experiences, tips for maintaining momentum, including setting writing goals and knowing the direction of your story, whether you're more of a plotter or a pantser. Additionally, they introduce their Wednesday Writing Moments, an online group writing session for accountability and progress. The discussion aims to encourage writers to keep working towards completing their first drafts by providing practical advice and shared experiences.
00:00 Kickstarting Your First Draft: Overcoming the Pain Points
02:50 The Simple, Yet Profound Solution to Finishing Your Draft
03:20 Editing vs. Writing: The Easier Path to a Finished Book
07:04 Setting Goals: The Key to Maintaining Writing Momentum
08:53 Plotting vs. Pantsing: Finding Your Writing Style
13:18 The Power of Writing Together: Accountability and Progress
15:36 Closing Thoughts: Just Write It
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In this episode of the Writing Momentum podcast, hosts Christopher and Gena Maselli discuss strategies for finishing first drafts, acknowledging it as a significant challenge for many writers. They emphasize the importance of completing a draft regardless of its initial quality and suggest focusing on editing afterward to improve it. The hosts share personal experiences, tips for maintaining momentum, including setting writing goals and knowing the direction of your story, whether you're more of a plotter or a pantser. Additionally, they introduce their Wednesday Writing Moments, an online group writing session for accountability and progress. The discussion aims to encourage writers to keep working towards completing their first drafts by providing practical advice and shared experiences.
00:00 Kickstarting Your First Draft: Overcoming the Pain Points
02:50 The Simple, Yet Profound Solution to Finishing Your Draft
03:20 Editing vs. Writing: The Easier Path to a Finished Book
07:04 Setting Goals: The Key to Maintaining Writing Momentum
08:53 Plotting vs. Pantsing: Finding Your Writing Style
13:18 The Power of Writing Together: Accountability and Progress
15:36 Closing Thoughts: Just Write It
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