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The First Draft Club

The First Draft Club

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-paragraph essay days or you have an MFA in Creative Writing, this podcast is now your weekly coffee date on your journey to finish your first draft. Visit maryadkinswriter.com for more resources.
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The First Draft Club - Welcome to The First Draft Club! - Trailer
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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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The First Draft Club - How to Overcome Resistance

How to Overcome Resistance

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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.

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The First Draft Club - S02 E11 What’s a book auction? [Reissue]
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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.

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The First Draft Club - S01 E08 How do I make it through the murky middle? [Reissue]
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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.

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The First Draft Club - Let me guess: the idea was better in your head?
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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.

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The First Draft Club - Can anyone write a book?

Can anyone write a book?

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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)

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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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In this episode, Mary talks about juggling projects, following creativity's lead, and The Bachelorette.

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The First Draft Club - S01 E02 Why can’t I finish a draft of my book? [Reissue]
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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.

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The First Draft Club - Big News from Mary!

Big News from Mary!

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08/03/21 • 3 min

Mary's novel PALM BEACH is out! Order the book to get free access to a private workshop only for book purchasers—listen to this mini-episode for details.

Check out maryadkinswriter.com. Stay tuned for Season 5 coming THIS FALL!

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FAQ

How many episodes does The First Draft Club have?

The First Draft Club currently has 119 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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