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#80: Student Spotlight: 5 Lessons Learned From Writing a First Draft

#80: Student Spotlight: 5 Lessons Learned From Writing a First Draft

FromFiction Writing Made Easy


#80: Student Spotlight: 5 Lessons Learned From Writing a First Draft

FromFiction Writing Made Easy

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Length:
34 minutes
Released:
Jan 10, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In today’s episodeI asked five of my Notes to Novel students to share their biggest lessons learned while working through their first drafts. Here’s a preview of what’s included: [00:00] Kelsey Evans on how understanding her genre’s framework made the biggest difference in her ability to finally finish her first draft[00:00] Stefanie Medrek and her favorite advice for battling writer’s block[00:00] Angela Haas on the popular writing advice to “show, don’t tell” [00:00] Bree Cox on how she used her outline to test out ideas before writing[00:00] Kara Kentley on the importance of having a writing community[00:00] Casey Drillette on how she embraced the outlining process (as a pantser!)Rate + Review + Follow on Apple Podcasts"I love the Fiction Writing Made Easy podcast!" ← If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing this show! Your rating and review will help other writers find this podcast, and they're also super fun for me to read. Just click here, scroll all the way to the bottom, tap five stars to rate the show, and then select "Write a Review." Be sure to let me know what your favorite part of the episode was, too! Also, if you haven't done so already, make sure you're following the podcast! I'll be adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed, and if you're not following the show, there's a good chance you'll miss them. Click here to follow now!Links mentioned in this episode:Follow Kelsey Evans on Twitter @kelseyevans or visit her website hereFollow Stefanie Medrek on Instagram @medrekwrites or visit her website here.Follow Angela Haas on Facebook or visit her website hereFollow Bree Cox on Instagram @breeacox or visit her website hereFollow Kara Kentley on Instagram, Tik Tok, or Twitter @karakentley or visit her website hereFollow Casey Drillette on Instagram @caseydrilletteMy FREE training—The 5 Little Known Mistakes Most Fiction Writers Make (and What To Do Instead).P.S. Did you know that I have a Facebook group just for fiction writers? In this private group, we talk about all things writing, editing, and publishing fiction. It's free to join and you can request access here. Hope to see you there!
Released:
Jan 10, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

How do I write a book? How do I create compelling characters that readers will love? How do I build a believable world for my story? What does it even mean to write a story that works? Do you have any writing tips? These are just some of the big questions that developmental editor and book coach, Savannah Gilbo, digs into on the Fiction Writing Made Easy Podcast. Each week, Savannah shares actionable tools, tips, and strategies that will help you write, edit, and publish your book. So, whether you're brand new to writing, or a seasoned author looking to improve your craft, this podcast is for you!