74. Capture Story Ideas with Discovery Drafts

28 May 2025 • 14 min • EN
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Do you start writing fervently but get lost in the murky middle? Or have you ever had an idea for a story but you"re not sure where to start? And sitting down to write a massive number of words feels intimidating? In today’s episode, learn how discovery drafts can help you capture your story idea much more quickly—and provide flexibility for pantsers.  Topics discussed in this episode: Two case storiesWhat is a discovery draft?What goes into a discovery draft?Many benefitsStructuring your discovery draftDevelopmental edits vs manuscript evaluationsJoin writing sprints and get my prompts Resources discussed: Document navigation with styles: https://youtu.be/qjbMeZBrrOA Different types of editors: https://erinptcanning.com/book-coaches-and-editors-whats-the-difference/ Send us a text LOOKING FOR WRITING SUPPORT & FRIENDS? Join my Patreon to access my Discord writing group, get writing prompts, participate in sprints, download free resources, and more: https://www.patreon.com/erinptcanningeditor

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