What comes first when writing a novel? The dreaming or the drafting? The plotting or the planning?
It seems simple—until it doesn’t. First-time novelists often hit a moment where they wonder: Am I doing this all wrong?
In this episode, we’re breaking down the order of operations for novel writing, helping you find clarity and confidence in your process. Because spoiler: There’s no “wrong” way, just your way.
Tune into Steps to Story now to get unstuck and move forward with your novel.
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Jan 14, 2025

The Whole Writer
Welcome to The Whole Writer podcast (formerly Steps to Story), A place where we talk about what it means to show up as a writer, not just a better writer or a more productive writer or a published writer, but a whole one. Someone who's grounded in their voice, in their community, in their creative path, even when the world tells them to hustle, compare, or conform.
Welcome to The Whole Writer podcast (formerly Steps to Story), A place where we talk about what it means to show up as a writer, not just a better writer or a more productive writer or a published writer, but a whole one. Someone who's grounded in their voice, in their community, in their creative path, even when the world tells them to hustle, compare, or conform.Listen on
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