There is a lot of writing advice out there, but remember that not every piece of writing advice is first-draft writing advice. This episode of Writing Break is all about writing your first draft. Learn how to silence your inner editor, embrace the messy process, and focus on getting the story down before worrying about perfection.

We’ll cover why momentum matters, how to keep moving forward when you get stuck, and why your first draft should be a creative free-for-all. Plus, a quick look at recent publishing trends, including why some YA authors are shifting to adult books.

Next episode: Second-draft writing tips. But first, finish that first draft!

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