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 222 episodes available.

The First Draft Club episodes:

September 22, 2021 Season 2 - EP. 11
Mary covers all aspects of selling your book, from getting a literary agent to signing the contract.
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16min
September 22, 2021 Season 2 - EP. 10
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
September 22, 2021 Season 2 - EP. 9
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
September 22, 2021 Season 2 - EP. 8
To publish with a publisher, you'll likely have to get a literary agent, which requires querying them. This episode has some bad news and some good news (you're not alone).
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10min
September 22, 2021 Season 2 - EP. 7
In this episode, Mary talks about how to know when a draft is done, and how even after a book is published, she keeps editing.
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16min
September 22, 2021 Season 2 - EP. 6
Ever heard of these writing devices? If not, don't worry—you'll learn in this episode.
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17min
September 22, 2021 Season 2 - EP. 5
Mary gets trolled, feels insecure, and talks about what insecurity means...and what it doesn't.
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11min
September 22, 2021 Season 2 - EP. 4
In this episode, Mary navigates the murky world of balancing fact and fiction when your fiction is set in a world like our own.
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12min
September 22, 2021 Season 2 - EP. 3
Mary shares her inverted pyramid guide to researching for a novel and talks about why she does all her best research after 3 p.m.
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12min
September 22, 2021 Season 2 - EP. 2
In this episode, Mary talks about juggling projects, following creativity's lead, and The Bachelorette.
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10min

FAQs about The First Draft Club:

How many episodes does The First Draft Club have?

The podcast currently has 222 episodes available.

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