The First Draft Club PODCAST
Season 3 - EP. 8: How to Choose a Point of View for Your Novel
Choosing a point of view is a critical early step in the novel-writing process. In this episode, Mary talks about how to choose a point of view, and what to look out for in third person.
Season 3 - EP. 7: How to Choose a Book Writing Coach
There are a lot of book writing coaches out there these days. What should you look for in one?
Season 3 - EP. 6: 4 Signs You’re Ready to Hire a Book Writing Coach
When is a good time to hire a book writing coach? Here's how to know that it's the right call.
Season 3 - EP. 5: What Does a Book Writing Coach Do?
I had never heard the term "book writing coach" until I became one. What does a book writing coach do, and how might one benefit you?
Season 3 - EP. 4: How to Get a Literary Agent: 5 Don’ts
You have to get a literary agent to sell your book, and for me, this was the hardest part of getting published. Here are the 5 big mistakes to avoid.
Season 3 - EP. 3: The Writing Generator for People Who Aren’t in 7th Grade
Ever want a writing prompt but not one written for a 12-year-old working on a Halloween story? This writing prompt generator is the only one you'll ever need to jog you out of a stuck place.
Season 3 - EP. 2: How Much Can an Author Expect to Make on a Book?
What's a book advance, how is it paid out, and how do you get a really big one? Mary covers the last taboo in publishing: money.
Season 3 - EP. 1: Can Anyone Write a Book?
The 3 things you absolutely must have in order to write a book—at least a decent one.
Season 1 - EP. 5: What is an Inciting Incident?
A writer asks about that terrifying term "the inciting incident," and Mary gets real in her answer.