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.
The First Draft Club
Claim This Podcastby By Mary Adkins | Author & Book Writing Coach
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157 episodes
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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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Recent Episodes
May 27, 2026
S10 E19 Hot Take on Book Marketing Advice that Makes Me Want to Claw Out My Eyes
Author Mary addresses common book marketing advice, revealing why it often fails and offering a more effective approach based on her extensive experience.
May 20, 2026
S10 E18 The Small Thing You Can Ask Beta Readers That Makes All the Difference
Author Mary Adkins reveals the single question to ask beta readers that transforms feedback from anxiety-inducing to invaluable.
May 13, 2026
S10 E17 Why You're Burnt Out on Your Book (And How to Fix It)
Author Mary addresses why writers feel burnt out on their books and offers strategies to reignite their passion for writing.
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