How to Get Unstuck And All About Revising Your Novel
No matter when or where it happens, the STUCK sucks for writers. Sometimes we feel like we’re doing it wrong, we’ll never come up with the right solution, that all this work is pointless, and on and on with narratives that are totally normal, but equally unhelpful.
Mindset Help for Writers Approaching or in Revision
Revision can be a beast—especially the first time. Even if it’s not your first time, it can still feel overwhelming, and it’s often hard to know where to begin. One of the first things I ask my writers (and myself) to consider is this: What kind of relationship do you want to have with your creative work?
Before diving in, set your mindset up for growth and progress—not lack and perfectionism. That shift alone can change the entire revision experience.
A few months ago I was asked to guest speak on the Fiction Writing Made Easy Podcast with Savannah Gilbo. Myself and several other book coaches offered up our best advice for developing a growth mindset when revising the first draft.
So if you are deep in the weeds revising your first draft or you’re feeling too intimidated to even start I highly recommend having a listen to Ep. 173 - 5 Mindset TIps for Revising You First Draft
What You’ll Learn:
[02:48] Why you should absolutely love your "hot mess" first draft—it's exactly what it needs to be right now.
[08:01] The right (and wrong) people to ask for first draft feedback and how to prepare yourself emotionally for their response.
[12:40] A practical approach to handling hard-to-hear feedback so that it feels less personal and more purposeful.
[19:05] A unique 3-step revision process that transforms how you think about your first draft to turn it into a ‘must-read’ success.
[22:59] Why comparing your revision journey to other writers only holds you back—and what to focus on instead.
You can also read it on the Fiction Writing Made Easy blog.
Celebrating a Milestone + a Free Quiz To Help You Get Unstuck No Matter What Phase of Writing You’re In
The Fiction Writing Made Easy Podcast hosted by Savannah Gilbo turned 5 years old last week!
Savannah is someone I look up to in our writing community. She’s a super kind and wicked smart human who has a knack for breaking down big story concepts into easy and actionable advice! I’ve been a listener of her podcast for years and highly recommend it!
Please join me in celebrating this amazing milestone and all she does to help our writing community!
And if you’re struggling with any phase or writing right now, take Savannah’s FREE 30-second "Discover Your Author Success Blueprint" quiz.
You'll discover exactly what’s holding you up and get a personalized playlist of podcast episodes to help you move forward.
