The First Draft Club
By Mary Adkins | Author & Book Writing Coach
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Welcome to The First Draft Club! - Trailer
The First Draft Club
06/25/20 • 1 min
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-paragraph essay days or you have an MFA in Creative Writing, this weekly podcast is now your favorite writing companion on your journey to finish your first draft.
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S08 E02 Why You Can Write an Amazing Book That Doesn't Get Published
The First Draft Club
11/27/24 • 15 min
Mary talks about why a 90% great book will get rejected 100% of the time...and how to tell if that's what's happening from the rejections you're getting. She:
Shares a sample (real) rejection letter
Discusses examples of a 10% gap between good and great
Talks about why this means you shouldn't give up, you should revise
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How to Overcome Resistance
The First Draft Club
04/23/21 • 9 min
Here's the pep talk—and a bonus assignment—that will help you overcome resistance, if not once and for all, at least for this week.
S01 E08 How do I make it through the murky middle? [Reissue]
The First Draft Club
07/31/20 • 12 min
This episode originally aired on 7/31/2020. Due to a technical issue with Apple Podcasts deleting our episodes, this is a repost. New episodes will not have this notice.
Every writer struggles with the middle. In this episode, Mary shares her favorite tactic for making it through.
Let me guess: the idea was better in your head?
The First Draft Club
04/09/21 • 12 min
How do we deal with the fact that our stories, once on paper, are never as good as they were in our minds? Mary offers 3 strategies for handling this situation.
Can anyone write a book?
The First Draft Club
01/07/21 • 12 min
The 3 things you absolutely must have in order to write a book—at least a decent one. (Video link: https://youtu.be/kdoRLY27Too)
Is it bad to start a new book before I finish writing this one?
The First Draft Club
10/09/20 • 9 min
In this episode, Mary talks about juggling projects, following creativity's lead, and The Bachelorette.
S02 E11 What’s a book auction? [Reissue]
The First Draft Club
12/11/20 • 15 min
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.
S01 E02 Why can’t I finish a draft of my book? [Reissue]
The First Draft Club
06/26/20 • 12 min
This episode originally aired on 6/26/2020. Due to a technical issue with Apple Podcasts deleting our episodes, this is a repost. New episodes will not have this notice.
In this episode, Mary tackles the question of what to do when you just can't finish a &%$ draft. If you have six half-written books in your home, this episode is for you.
My Least Annoying and Most Usable Breakdown of the 3-Act Structure (Part 1 of 4)
The First Draft Club
03/12/21 • 12 min
In the first episode of Season 4, Mary kicks off a four-episode series breaking down the 3-act structure...in a way that won't terrify you, turn you off, or make you feel like you're supposed to be writing by formula.
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FAQ
How many episodes does The First Draft Club have?
The First Draft Club currently has 122 episodes available.
What topics does The First Draft Club cover?
The podcast is about Courses, Podcasts, Books, Education and Arts.
What is the most popular episode on The First Draft Club?
The episode title 'Welcome to The First Draft Club! - Trailer' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The First Draft Club?
The average episode length on The First Draft Club is 14 minutes.
How often are episodes of The First Draft Club released?
Episodes of The First Draft Club are typically released every 6 days, 22 hours.
When was the first episode of The First Draft Club?
The first episode of The First Draft Club was released on Jun 25, 2020.
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