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A 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.
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Wednesday Aug 24, 2022
S05 E03 How to Write a Novel (The Complete, Proven Guide)
Wednesday Aug 24, 2022
Wednesday Aug 24, 2022
Here it is—Mary's entire process for writing a publishable novel, broken down into 7 steps. You won't want to miss this one.
Check out the video of this episode on the YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDIhmteyHSU&ab_channel=MaryAdkins

Wednesday Aug 17, 2022
S05 E02 How I Wrote My First Book (My Personal Journey)
Wednesday Aug 17, 2022
Wednesday Aug 17, 2022
It took Mary 99 years to write her first book (well, 6). In this episode, she shares the 3 biggest mistakes she made that she doesn't want you to make...and what to do instead.
Check out the video of this episode on the YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJxT-ffg_5k&ab_channel=MaryAdkins

Wednesday Aug 10, 2022
S05 E01 How to Write Compelling Dialogue
Wednesday Aug 10, 2022
Wednesday Aug 10, 2022
Does your dialogue sound like a third-grade play? You'll want to get these strategies for writing better dialogue. Here's how Mary makes sure to write the way people actually talk.
Check out the video of this episode on the YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9aWlbH3vQY&ab_channel=MaryAdkins

Tuesday Aug 03, 2021
Big News from Mary!
Tuesday Aug 03, 2021
Tuesday Aug 03, 2021
Mary's novel PALM BEACH is out! Order the book to get free access to a private workshop only for book purchasers—listen to this mini-episode for details.
Check out maryadkinswriter.com. Stay tuned for Season 5 coming THIS FALL!

Monday Aug 02, 2021
Big News from Mary!
Monday Aug 02, 2021
Monday Aug 02, 2021
This episode originally aired on 8/3/2021. Due to a technical issue with Apple Podcasts deleting our episodes, this is a repost. New episodes will not have this notice.
Mary's novel PALM BEACH is out! Order the book to get free access to a private workshop only for book purchasers—listen to this mini-episode for details.
Check out maryadkinswriter.com. Stay tuned for Season 5!

Friday May 07, 2021
10 Hacks for Just Getting Started
Friday May 07, 2021
Friday May 07, 2021
The first blank page is the hardest one to take down. In this episode, Mary offers original 10 hacks for overcoming your demons and getting your book draft underway.
hacks.maryadkinswriter.com
![S04 E09 10 Hacks for Just Getting Started [Reissue]](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/8870179/New_Podcast_Cover_Version_2-SMALLbcd7h_300x300.png)
Thursday May 06, 2021
S04 E09 10 Hacks for Just Getting Started [Reissue]
Thursday May 06, 2021
Thursday May 06, 2021
This episode originally aired on 5/7/2021. Due to a technical issue with Apple Podcasts deleting our episodes, this is a repost. New episodes will not have this notice.
The first blank page is the hardest one to take down. In this episode, Mary offers original 10 hacks for overcoming your demons and getting your book draft underway.
hacks.maryadkinswriter.com

Friday Apr 30, 2021
Your Best Writing Goals Based on Your Enneagram Type
Friday Apr 30, 2021
Friday Apr 30, 2021
Mary breaks down the 9 Enneagram types and evaluates different writing goals for each one. If you loathe the term "writing goals," you need to listen—you may just need a different kind.
https://tests.enneagraminstitute.com
goals.maryadkinswriter.com
![S04 E08 Your Best Writing Goals Based on Your Enneagram Type [Reissue]](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/8870179/New_Podcast_Cover_Version_2-SMALLbcd7h_300x300.png)
Thursday Apr 29, 2021
S04 E08 Your Best Writing Goals Based on Your Enneagram Type [Reissue]
Thursday Apr 29, 2021
Thursday Apr 29, 2021
This episode originally aired on 4/30/2021. Due to a technical issue with Apple Podcasts deleting our episodes, this is a repost. New episodes will not have this notice.
Mary breaks down the 9 Enneagram types and evaluates different writing goals for each one. If you loathe the term "writing goals," you need to listen—you may just need a different kind.
https://tests.enneagraminstitute.com
goals.maryadkinswriter.com

Friday Apr 23, 2021
How to Overcome Resistance
Friday Apr 23, 2021
Friday Apr 23, 2021
Here's the pep talk—and a bonus assignment—that will help you overcome resistance, if not once and for all, at least for this week.