The First Draft Club

S02 E12 Can I write a whole novel draft on my phone? [Reissue]

This episode originally aired on 12/18/2020. Due to a technical issue with Apple Podcasts deleting our episodes, this is a repost. New episodes will not have this notice.

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

What's a book auction?

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

S02 E11 What’s a book auction? [Reissue]

This episode originally aired on 12/11/2020. Due to a technical issue with Apple Podcasts deleting our episodes, this is a repost. New episodes will not have this notice.

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

When—and from whom—should I solicit feedback?

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.

S02 E10 When—and from whom—should I solicit feedback? [Reissue]

This episode originally aired on 12/4/2020. Due to a technical issue with Apple Podcasts deleting our episodes, this is a repost. New episodes will not have this notice.

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.

How do I write a solid first 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.

S02 E09 How do I write a solid first draft? [Reissue]

This episode originally aired on 11/27/2020. Due to a technical issue with Apple Podcasts deleting our episodes, this is a repost. New episodes will not have this notice.

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.

How many literary agents am I going to have to query?

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).

S02 E08 How many literary agents am I going to have to query? [Reissue]

This episode originally aired on 11/20/2020. Due to a technical issue with Apple Podcasts deleting our episodes, this is a repost. New episodes will not have this notice.

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).

How do I know when my draft is done?

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.