The First Draft Club PODCAST
Season 2 - EP. 11: What’s a Book Auction?
Mary covers all aspects of selling your book, from getting a literary agent to signing the contract.
Season 2 - EP. 10: When—and From Whom—Should I Solicit Feedback?
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.
Season 2 - EP. 9: How Do I Write a Solid First Draft?
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.
Season 2 - EP. 8: How Many Literary Agents am I Going to Have to Query?
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).
Season 2 - EP. 7: How do I Know When My Draft is Done?
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.
Season 2 - EP. 3: When Should I Hit “Pause” on Writing to Research More?
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.
Season 2 - EP. 2: Is it Bad to Start a New Book Before I Finish Writing This One?
In this episode, Mary talks about juggling projects, following creativity's lead, and The Bachelorette.
Season 1 - EP. 12: Let’s Recap Our Season Takeaways
All the questions answered during Season 1 in one quick-to-digest episode!
Season 1 - EP. 9: What if I Don’t Know What it is I’m Writing?
Am I writing a short story or a novel? Am I ready to write my memoir? Mary addresses how to decide, and when the right time is to make the call.