#264. First Draft Mistakes: Jessica Brody & Savannah Gilbo Compare Notes

What are the most common first-draft mistakes writers make—and which ones actually need your attention while you’re drafting? In this episode, I’m joined by Jessica Brody, author of Save the Cat! Writes a Novel and Page One to Done, to compare the mistakes we see writers make when writing a first draft. The fun part? We each brought our own list and didn’t compare notes before hitting record. From underdeveloped antagonists and vague character goals to revision spirals and focusing on chapter...