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EPISODE · Feb 20, 2026 · 54 MIN

Don’t Give Up on Your First Draft

from Story U Talk Radio with Coach Debby

On a challenging day, it’s easy to give up and believe that your first draft is worthless. But it’s not. You’re just tired, or stressed out, or hungry. Maybe your back hurts. I promise you – there’s nothing wrong with your draft. When you are writing your first draft, you want to let yourself fall in love with the characters, the scenery, the plot development, and all the vivid landscapes floating through your mind. You want to capture it all in words. If you give up, you’ll suffer. Take some time with this podcast episode. Let the content be a guide to you, whether seasoned or new at writing. I am passionate when it comes to helping writers complete their drafts. In this episode, I share common habits that lead people away from a perfectly good draft and how to get back in the game!Follow for more writing advice and support:https://www.coachdebby.com/Send a note to Coach Debbyhttps://www.coachdebby.com/connectFollow her on Youtubehttps://youtube.com/@coachdebby564?si=Z9jm6uMtRs7uq80nSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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