The 3 things you absolutely must have in order to write a book—at least a decent one.

Can you write a whole novel draft on the Notes app on your phone? Sure—Gertrude Stein basically did.

Mary covers all aspects of selling your book, from getting a literary agent to signing the contract.

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.

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.

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).

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.

Ever heard of these writing devices? If not, don't worry—you'll learn in this episode.

Mary gets trolled, feels insecure, and talks about what insecurity means...and what it doesn't.