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By Mary Adkins | Author & Book Writing Coach
The First Draft Club
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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Ratings & Reviews
4.9 stars from 108 ratings
Useful and actionable advice
I love Mary’s direct style and friendly tone. She makes writing fun and manageable.
AGibsonWriter via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 02/29/24
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!
ThisGirl~Is~Rising via Apple Podcasts · Canada · 02/24/24
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!
LucyHighBaller via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 02/04/24
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