The First Draft Club PODCAST
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Season 1 - EP. 4: When and How Should I Think About Chapters?
In this episode, Mary talks everything chapters: yes or no, how long, how many, and what about parts?
Season 1 - EP. 3: Should I Revise as I Go, or Write, THEN Revise?
This week, a writer asks, should I revise as I go, or wait? Mary has a very strong opinion on this question.
Season 1 - EP. 2: Why Can’t I Finish a Draft of My Book?
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.
Season 1 - EP. 1: Welcome to The First Draft Club!
In this inaugural episode of The First Draft Club, Mary answers a writer's question about how long it should take to write a first draft of a book and how long one should expect to revise.