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May 26, 2026 29 min

80 - Reaching THE END of The First Draft

from The Creative Midwife Show Hosted by Kerryn Trisha

In this episode I’m sharing the experience of seeing the light at the end of the first draft tunnel and writing those last 20,000 words to reach The End. It was a relief, an “oh my gosh, I’m almost there!” moment. I braced myself. I still had to keep doing exactly what I’d already done for almost two years and 130,000 words. It got closer. And yet, I still had to show up and write 1000 words each day, letting the days pass and the words add up. It became bittersweet. I didn’t want it to end. And then, inevitably, I wrote the last words. Thank you so much for listening. I would love to know what you thought of the episode, what it brought up for you, and what it helped you with. Send me a message over on Instagram @kerryn.trisha. If you would like to support the podcast the easiest way is to share this or any episode on Instagram (tag me so I can share too!), send an episode to a friend, or recommend the podcast to your community. You can also donate to support the show here. If you’re looking for more writing support you’re welcome to message me on Instagram @kerryn.trisha or email me at [email protected] to share what you’re looking for. There is information about my WRITING COACHING and BOOK EDITING on my website, www.kerryntrisha.com. That’s also where you can sign up for my FREE WRITING WORKSHOP and send me chapters from your work-in-progress for a FREE CHAPTER REVIEW and sample edit. FREE WRITING WORKSHOP From Idea to Flow: How to Start & Keep Writing Your Book is an inspiring and practical online, on demand workshop that speaks to writing habits, just enough structure, doing it your way, inner critic, writer’s block, and sharing your story with detail and emotion. FREE CHAPTER REVIEW & SAMPLE EDIT You’re welcome to send me three chapters from your work-in-progress for a free chapter review and sample edit. No pressure. No obligation. Excited support only. You’ll get encouragement, a pep talk, constructive feedback, and ideas for next steps. Reach out for more information or visit www.kerryntrisha.com.

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