The First Draft Club

By: By Mary Adkins | Author & Book Writing Coach
  • Summary

  • 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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Episodes
  • S08 E01 The Black List: The new publishing shortcut for aspiring novelists
    Nov 20 2024

    We're back for Season 8! Mary talks about a newcomer to publishing—The Black List—and shares costs, benefits, and how it could potentially save you months (or even years) in your publishing journey. If you dream of publication but dread the long, uncertain querying process, this episode is for you.

    Show Notes:

    In this episode, I cover:· What is The Black List? Learn how this groundbreaking platform, originally created for Hollywood screenwriters, works—and why it’s now disrupting the world of fiction publishing. · How it works for novelists: I’ll break down how you can use The Black List to host your manuscript, receive professional evaluations, and get noticed by literary agents and publishers. · Is it worth the investment? I’ll share costs, benefits, and why I think it could save you months (or even years!) in your publishing journey.

    Why I was skeptical—and why I changed my mind: My honest take on whether publishing needed a tool like this and why it might be a game-changer for early adopters. If you’ve ever felt stuck in the slow query process or wondered how to get professional feedback on your manuscript without waiting months, this episode has the answers you’ve been looking for.

    Resources Mentioned:

    The Black List Fiction Submissions: https://blcklst.com/fiction The Author’s Guild Membership: https://authorsguild.org/membership/

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    21 mins
  • S07 E12 3 Things to Know about Copyright & a Scam to Avoid if You’re Self-Publishing
    Jun 13 2024

    Don't fall for anyone offering you "global copyright" for a bunch of money. Here's what you need to know about copyright as an author and how to file.

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    Alessandra Torre Ink: https://ati.mykajabi.com/fearlessly-publish

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    15 mins
  • S07 E11 Should You Hire a Book Publicist?
    May 30 2024

    Authors are hiring their own publicists—but how do you know if a publicist is worth the cost? Mary shares the questions she'd ask.

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    PublicityxChristina: https://www.publicityxchristina.com/

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    20 mins

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