#37: 5 Questions to Ask Before Writing a First Draft

#37: 5 Questions to Ask Before Writing a First Draft

In today's episode, I'm going to walk you through five questions to ask before you start writing a first draft. Here's a preview of what's included: [01:25] The purpose of a first draft is to tell yourself the story. The purpose of a first draft is NOT to be perfect or to have everything 100% figured out. [01:50] By doing some of the important work or heavy lifting upfront, you CAN write a stronger, more efficient first draft that feels more like a second or third draft. But to do that...

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#193. How Dictation Can Help You Write Faster With Sarah Elisabeth Sawyer

#193. How Dictation Can Help You Write Faster With Sarah Elisabeth Sawyer

Learn how dictation is your secret weapon for capturing story ideas, supporting overall health, and writing up to 3,000 words per hour. Are you curious about how dictation can improve your health and ...

13 Touko 202537min

#192. 5 Big-Picture First Draft Mistakes (& How To Fix Them)

#192. 5 Big-Picture First Draft Mistakes (& How To Fix Them)

Discover the five most common big-picture mistakes writers make in their first drafts—and learn exactly what you can do to fix them. Congratulations, you finished your first draft! …But now what? If y...

6 Touko 202520min

#191. Fiction Genres Made Easy: Understanding the 5 Dimensions of Genre

#191. Fiction Genres Made Easy: Understanding the 5 Dimensions of Genre

Discover the five ways to talk about your story’s genre so you can write, edit, and publish your novel with clarity and confidence. Ever found yourself staring at a blinking cursor, excited about your...

29 Huhti 202526min

#190. Novel Editing: 10 Steps to Editing Your First Draft

#190. Novel Editing: 10 Steps to Editing Your First Draft

Congratulations! You've finished writing your first draft—an achievement that puts you ahead of countless aspiring writers who never make it past the dreaming stage. But now you're staring at your ma...

22 Huhti 202528min

#189. Student Spotlight: From First Draft to Published Novel at 72 With Cheryl Arko

#189. Student Spotlight: From First Draft to Published Novel at 72 With Cheryl Arko

Discover how a 72-year-old data scientist overcame perfectionism to publish her debut science fiction novel after decades of dreaming about it. Are you stuck with half-finished manuscripts or endlessl...

15 Huhti 202550min

#188. 5 Mindset Hacks to Help You Finish Your First Draft

#188. 5 Mindset Hacks to Help You Finish Your First Draft

Five book coaches reveal their most powerful mindset hacks to help you crush self-doubt, overcome perfectionism, and finally finish your first draft—even if you've been stuck for months. Picture this:...

8 Huhti 202535min

#187. How To Write An Unforgettable Plot Twist In Your Novel With Samantha Skal

#187. How To Write An Unforgettable Plot Twist In Your Novel With Samantha Skal

Master the art of the jaw-dropping plot twist and transform your readers from passive page-turners into gasping, can't-put-it-down fans. Ever gasped out loud while reading a thriller? That moment when...

1 Huhti 202546min

#186. First Draft Roadmap: 10 Steps to Writing A Novel For Beginners

#186. First Draft Roadmap: 10 Steps to Writing A Novel For Beginners

Writing your first novel is a journey unlike any other—equal parts exhilarating, frustrating, magical, and challenging. But here's what you need to know right now: it's completely doable with the righ...

25 Maalis 202535min

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