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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Introduction

00:00 • 2min

Discovering the Writer Within

01:59 • 8min

The Unremembered Trilogy: Time Travel and Identity

09:39 • 10min

The Fish Out of Water Element and Psychological Preparation for Writing

19:52 • 2min

Exploring the Two Sides of the Writing Process and the Importance of the First Draft

21:58 • 2min

The Writing Process: Balancing Curiosity and Planning

23:51 • 2min