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EPISODE · Jul 29, 2020 · 9 MIN

FYA 28: First draft: Don't start writing a first draft before hearing this!

from Forever Young Autobiographies · host Forever Young Autobiographies

What a life-story coach knows about how to start writing (while beating overwhelm and procrastination) Every writer, especially a new writer, has a tough time getting words down on the page for a first draft. Certainly, self-doubt and criticism are massive challenges but there are simple methods you can use to overcome these problems and get your life story written. ⇨ YOU WILL LEARN: * My top writing tip to set fire to writing overwhelm and procrastination * How to start writing a first draft with a (non-scary!) deadline * How to start a story with conversational writing advice * Banish your inner critic and write a first draft easily and quickly! ⇨ FULL ARTICLE Click to read: https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/first-draft/ ⇨ VIDEO PODCAST Click to watch: https://youtu.be/on0QfAOXVMA ⇨ HALF-YEAR DEAL Setting Writing Goals Course for 25% off available here https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/deal/ ⇨ FREE GIFT Your Family Stories System FREE sections are available here https://wp.me/P8NwjM-b5 ⇨ YOUR SAY What is your process for writing a first draft? I always love hearing from different people. Leave me a comment below or here https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/contact/ ⇨ RELATED LINKS How to start writing: The ultimate guide about planning to write life stories https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/how-to-start-writing/ Writing tips: The ultimate guide of life-story tips for new writers https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/writing-tips/ Surefire tips to end feeling overwhelmed about writing your life story https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/beat-overwhelm/ How to start a story: Podcast special - memory recall, writing structure plus writing process https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/how-to-start-a-story/ Tell the truth: The surefire way to out skeletons in the family closet https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/tell-the-truth/ Ask Nicola Q&A: What are positive traits and qualities of a good writer? https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/qualities-of-a-good-writer/ ♡ Thanks for listening - PLEASE SUBSCRIBE if you are new and SHARE THE SHOW if you found it helpful! Happy writing! ⇨ ABOUT ME Hi and welcome! My name is Nicola and I help you learn how to write and self-publish life stories for family and friends so that unique memories live on. I've told thousands of people's stories as a daily print journalist for decades and would love to hear yours! ⇨ WEBSITE https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com ⇨ FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/foreveryoungautobiographies ⇨ YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6nfZWWTeRpBWMcxluLDa-w

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