The First Draft Club
By Mary Adkins | Author & Book Writing CoachA podcast to help you overcome resistance and write with more joy, clarity, and confidence. If you’re working on a novel or memoir, stick around. Whether you haven’t written a word since your 5-paragraph essay days or you have an MFA in Creative Writing, this podcast is now your weekly coffee date on your journey to finish your first draft. Visit maryadkinswriter.com for more resources.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 114 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BooksArtsEducationCourses | |||
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I love Mary’s direct style and friendly tone. She makes writing fun and manageable.
Apple Podcasts5AGibsonWriter
United States2 months ago - Love This Podcast
So excited for Season 7. So MUCH wisdom here. Thank you Mary for not only inspiring me as a writer but also inspiring my writing to no end!
Apple Podcasts5ThisGirl~Is~Rising
Canada2 months ago - Just found this and I love it!
I think the information in these podcast is very useful. The podcast subjects are very interesting. I cannot wait to listen to all of them!
Apple Podcasts5LucyHighBallerUnited States3 months ago - Great Writing Advice!
I have enjoyed listening to a number of these podcasts. I am a published author myself and find the topics and direction to be spot on. Some of it I already know but maybe forget to regularly employ. Some info is new. One can always benefit from hearing something again. The advice is very helpful no matter what the phase of your writing and career. Thank you to Ms. Adkins. Your delivery is great and I learn something useful and actionable with every episode.
Apple Podcasts5mrs blackmoreUnited States5 months ago - Great Writing Advice!
I have enjoyed listening to a number of these podcasts. I am a published author myself and find the topics and direction to be spot on. Some of it I already know but maybe forget to regularly employ. Some info is new. One can always benefit from hearing something again. The advice is very helpful no matter what the phase of your writing and career. Thank you to Ms. Adkins. Your delivery is great and I learn something useful and actionable with every episode.
Apple Podcasts4mrs blackmoreUnited States7 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #228 |  United Kingdom/Arts/Books |
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Apple Podcasts | #183 |  Finland/Arts/Books |
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