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Anna Davis
Novelist, former literary agent, and founder/director of Curtis Brown Creative; author of multiple novels and an experienced creative-writing tutor and editor.
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Nov 8, 2025
• 58min
#167: Anna Davis, founder of Curtis Brown Creative — Learning How to Write: Messy Drafts, the Rewrite Doctor, and What Agents Want
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Anna Davis, a novelist and founder of Curtis Brown Creative, offers invaluable insights for writers. She emphasizes that messy first drafts are part of the process, sharing her 'Rewrite Doctor' method to diagnose and refine manuscripts. Anna discusses how to stress-test structure and plot, the importance of playful writing exercises, and what agents truly seek in submissions. She also debunks publishing myths and highlights the long game of writing success, encouraging authors to stay true to their unique voice while preparing market-ready works.
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