Archive - Beyond the First Draft

Why I'm Starting a Waitlist

And why you should get on it!

Jun 18 • Beyond the First Draft

Why “More Work” Isn’t Fixing Your Manuscript

Stop getting frustrated; get a plan.

Jun 3 • Beyond the First Draft

May 2026

Finding Balance: Trying to have it all as a writer and a coach

Getting curious and creative about my writing time

May 28 • Beyond the First Draft

Turbo Boost Your Revision Process

Jump start your revision in a special VIP day with coaching support

May 20 • Beyond the First Draft

The Practice Helping me Quiet the Mental Noise

And get back to the page

May 13 • Beyond the First Draft

What Revision Coaching Actually Does That Editing Doesn’t

Determining the support that works best for you

May 6 • Beyond the First Draft

April 2026

“Do I Actually Need Help Right Now?” (An Honest Breakdown)

When to invite a book coach into your revision process

Apr 29 • Beyond the First Draft

Why You're Avoiding Your Manuscript (It's not what you think)

Things I learned talking to 30+ revising writers in 30 days

Apr 22 • Beyond the First Draft

Welcome to Blooms

Finding your story rose in the thorny process of revision

Apr 15 • Beyond the First Draft

Eliminate the Unnecessary in Your Writing

When logistics becomes the log jam, it's time to grab your scissors

Apr 1 • Beyond the First Draft

March 2026

Inspiring Story from a writer who almost quit

You don’t have to sacrifice your sanity to find writing success.

Mar 18 • Beyond the First Draft

February 2026

On the Writing Struggle Bus

The pain when you have to put your writing aside for a little bit

Feb 25 • Beyond the First Draft