#236: From Chaos To Clarity: How To Make Sense Of Your Messy Draft

Writing your first novel can feel like dumping 1000 puzzle pieces onto the floor without the picture on the box to guide you. You've got characters, scenes, maybe even a few moments you love, but you have no clear sense of what it all adds up to.

If you're staring at your messy draft thinking, What even is this? - don't worry.  You're not alone, and you're not even as lost as you think.

In today's episode, we'll explore how to step back, sift through what you've already written, and begin shaping it into something coherent, intentional and powerful.

So if you're feeling overwhelmed, discouraged or stuck in the fog of your draft, take a breath. Let's bring some clarity to the chaos.

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