Writing Momentum

Just Finish Your First Draft


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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

LINKS:

  • Liz Wilcox's Email Marketing Membership at http://wmdeal.com/liz
  • Get your FREE Move the Needle goal-setting for authors ebook at https://www.writingmomentum.com
  • Write with us! Join Chris, Gena, and Rene each Wednesday at noon Central and let's get our writing DONE! https://www.writingmoments.com

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Writing MomentumBy Christopher and Gena Maselli

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