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The Alchemy of Writing Podcast
Episode 1 (Pt.1): Do You Have a Book in You?
Apr 20, 2023
Author and writing coach Jessica Brody discusses the art of writing a bestselling novel. They explore the value of writing down ideas and not aiming for perfection in the first draft. They also discuss their journey as writers, the Unremembered Trilogy's time travel plot, the 'fish out of water' element in storytelling, the psychological preparation for writing, and the balance between curiosity and planning in the writing process.
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- The first draft of a novel is crucial for transferring ideas from the brain to the page, even if it's messy and bad.
- Creating high concept ideas with conflict or a fish out of water element can make a story more appealing and marketable.
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Importance of the First Draft
The first draft of a novel is like an idea vomit, where the goal is to get every idea onto the page. Even if it's messy and bad, the first draft is essential for getting the idea from your brain to the page.
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