https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/managing-your-writing-life/w/goal-setting-and-process/8280/embrace-the-suck-a-guide-to-surviving-the-first-draften-USTelligent Community 10https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/managing-your-writing-life/w/goal-setting-and-process/8280/embrace-the-suck-a-guide-to-surviving-the-first-draftThu, 07 Sep 2023 13:41:48 GMT809ccca5-04d2-44bf-8f5c-ff0a6d33c80b:a919d6c9-77a2-434c-a142-905e0fb288dfC.R. Rowensonhttps://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/managing-your-writing-life/w/goal-setting-and-process/8280/embrace-the-suck-a-guide-to-surviving-the-first-draft#commentsCurrent Revision posted to Goal Setting and Process by C.R. Rowenson on 9/7/2023 1:41:48 PM<br /> <p><br />Having an idea for a story is the easy part. Writing the story down from start to finish is where many writers get frustrated and stuck, never finishing that first draft.</p> <p>In this webinar session, award-winning author and writing coach C.R. Rowenson talks through the importance of the first draft and reviews several tested methods to make the process easier. The session includes thought exercises and mentality shifts as well as productivity hacks and writing tricks to help get you to the first version of &ldquo;The End.&rdquo;</p> <p>NOTE: This is a fiction-focused webinar session, but nonfiction writers will also find many of the tips helpful.</p> <p>Here are the two handouts referenced in the session:<br /><a href="https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-02-17/ALC-Handout_5F00_First-Drafts_5F00_Rowenson.pdf">www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../ALC-Handout_5F00_First-Drafts_5F00_Rowenson.pdf</a><br /><a href="https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-02-17/Weekly-Planner-Example_5F00_Rowenson.pdf">www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../Weekly-Planner-Example_5F00_Rowenson.pdf</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-02-17/EmbracetheSuckAGuidetoSurvivingtheFirstDraft.mp4">www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../EmbracetheSuckAGuidetoSurvivingtheFirstDraft.mp4</a></p> <p><strong>About the Presenter:</strong><br />Fascinated by magic since pine cones could be fireballs, C. R. Rowenson (Clark) is an award-winning author, blogger, and writing coach that studies magic building like others study oil-painting. His prime directive is to help storytellers craft and repair unforgettable magic systems in their stories. You can visit <a href="https://crrowenson.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://crrowenson.com/</a> to witness, fuel, or join in his obsession.</p><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: fiction, Nonfiction, Subscriber, Recorded Webinar</div> https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/managing-your-writing-life/w/goal-setting-and-process/8280/embrace-the-suck-a-guide-to-surviving-the-first-draft/revision/1Wed, 06 Sep 2023 20:51:05 GMT809ccca5-04d2-44bf-8f5c-ff0a6d33c80b:a919d6c9-77a2-434c-a142-905e0fb288dfAuthor Learning Centerhttps://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/managing-your-writing-life/w/goal-setting-and-process/8280/embrace-the-suck-a-guide-to-surviving-the-first-draft#commentsRevision 1 posted to Goal Setting and Process by Author Learning Center on 9/6/2023 8:51:05 PM<br /> <p><br />Having an idea for a story is the easy part. Writing the story down from start to finish is where many writers get frustrated and stuck, never finishing that first draft.</p> <p>In this webinar session, award-winning author and writing coach C.R. Rowenson talks through the importance of the first draft and reviews several tested methods to make the process easier. The session includes thought exercises and mentality shifts as well as productivity hacks and writing tricks to help get you to the first version of &ldquo;The End.&rdquo;</p> <p>NOTE: This is a fiction-focused webinar session, but nonfiction writers will also find many of the tips helpful.</p> <p>Here are the two handouts referenced in the session:<br /><a href="https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-02-17/ALC-Handout_5F00_First-Drafts_5F00_Rowenson.pdf">www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../ALC-Handout_5F00_First-Drafts_5F00_Rowenson.pdf</a><br /><a href="https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-02-17/Weekly-Planner-Example_5F00_Rowenson.pdf">www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../Weekly-Planner-Example_5F00_Rowenson.pdf</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-02-17/EmbracetheSuckAGuidetoSurvivingtheFirstDraft.mp4">www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../EmbracetheSuckAGuidetoSurvivingtheFirstDraft.mp4</a></p> <p><strong>About the Presenter:</strong><br />Fascinated by magic since pine cones could be fireballs, C. R. Rowenson (Clark) is an award-winning author, blogger, and writing coach that studies magic building like others study oil-painting. His prime directive is to help storytellers craft and repair unforgettable magic systems in their stories. You can visit <a href="https://crrowenson.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://crrowenson.com/</a> to witness, fuel, or join in his obsession.</p><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: fiction, Nonfiction, Subscriber, Recorded Webinar</div>