Advice for first-time authors

If you’re writing your first book, most of the writing advice you hear won't help you.Your first manuscript isn't about being efficient, professional, or marketable. It’s about discovery. This is your time to explore how and why you write and to build a relationship with storytelling that will last a lifetime.Today, we're talking about what first-time authors should really focus on… and what experienced writers can learn from the beginner mindset.🌳 Join our free Writing Woods community: ⁠https://writingwoods.com⏱️ TIME STAMPS00:00 - Advice for first-time authors01:23 - Stop trying to optimize early02:20 - Protect the excitement of storytelling02:48 - Don’t let the business take over03:45 - The only thing that matters: a good story05:38 - Stay radically open06:36 - Experiment with your writing process07:32 - Discovery vs optimization08:30 - Building a sustainable writing practice08:58 - Reclaiming the joy of storytelling🎧 WRITING WOODS PODCASTYouTube → https://writingwoods.com/youtubeSpotify → https://writingwoods.com/spotifyApple → https://writingwoods.com/apple📚 BOOK EDITINGThoughtful, passionate editing → https://victoriagriffin.com📌 FOLLOW MEInstagram → https://instagram.com/vgriffinauthorFacebook → https://facebook.com/vgriffinauthor