The First Draft Club

By By Mary Adkins | Author & Book Writing Coach

A podcast to help you overcome resistance and write with more joy, clarity, and confidence. If you’re working on a novel or memoir, stick around. Whether you haven’t written a word since your 5-paragr... more

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How many episodes does The First Draft Club have?

The podcast currently has 253 episodes available.

The First Draft Club episodes:

December 18, 2020 S02 E12 Can I write a whole novel draft on my phone? [Reissue]
This episode originally aired on 12/18/2020. Due to a technical issue with Apple Podcasts deleting our episodes, this is a repost. New episodes will not have this notice.
Can you write a whole novel draft on the Notes app on your phone? Sure—Gertrude Stein basically did.
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11min
December 11, 2020 What's a book auction?
Mary covers all aspects of selling your book, from getting a literary agent to signing the contract.
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16min
December 11, 2020 What's a book auction?
Mary covers all aspects of selling your book, from getting a literary agent to signing the contract.
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16min
December 11, 2020 S02 E11 What’s a book auction? [Reissue]
This episode originally aired on 12/11/2020. Due to a technical issue with Apple Podcasts deleting our episodes, this is a repost. New episodes will not have this notice.
Mary covers all aspects of selling your book, from getting a literary agent to signing the contract.
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16min
December 04, 2020 When—and from whom—should I solicit feedback?
Feedback is critical, but not until the right time. Ask too early, and it can derail you. In this episode, Mary covers when, who, and how to ask for feedback on your book draft.
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13min
December 04, 2020 When—and from whom—should I solicit feedback?
Feedback is critical, but not until the right time. Ask too early, and it can derail you. In this episode, Mary covers when, who, and how to ask for feedback on your book draft.
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13min
December 04, 2020 S02 E10 When—and from whom—should I solicit feedback? [Reissue]
This episode originally aired on 12/4/2020. Due to a technical issue with Apple Podcasts deleting our episodes, this is a repost. New episodes will not have this notice.
Feedback is critical, but not until the right time. Ask too early, and it can derail you. In this episode, Mary covers when, who, and how to ask for feedback on your book draft.
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13min
November 27, 2020 How do I write a solid first draft?
Revising is necessary, but not a hundred times. In this episode, Mary talks about how to nail a solid first draft so that revising isn't a nightmare.
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12min
November 27, 2020 How do I write a solid first draft?
Revising is necessary, but not a hundred times. In this episode, Mary talks about how to nail a solid first draft so that revising isn't a nightmare.
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12min
November 27, 2020 S02 E09 How do I write a solid first draft? [Reissue]
This episode originally aired on 11/27/2020. Due to a technical issue with Apple Podcasts deleting our episodes, this is a repost. New episodes will not have this notice.
Revising is necessary, but not a hundred times. In this episode, Mary talks about how to nail a solid first draft so that revising isn't a nightmare.
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12min

FAQs about The First Draft Club:

How many episodes does The First Draft Club have?

The podcast currently has 253 episodes available.

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