https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/first-drafts-second-thoughts--6744495
I'll take you on a journey through the making of a book, one element at a time. We'll explore everything from building a character to crafting a plot, digging into the secrets of storytelling you won't find on a finished page.

This isn't a show about polished prose. It's an honest conversation about the struggle and the triumph of writing. So whether you're a seasoned writer or a curious reader, join me as we learn to see the first drafts behind every published book and understand the second thoughts that make them great.

New episodes every Saturday.























]]>enBooksCopyright Kristy Carterhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/75e4ed2ab88f4807c5b9a329ed023d3c.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/first-drafts-second-thoughts--6744495Mon, 22 Sep 2025 23:49:49 +0000Kristy CarterKristy Carterfirstdrafts.secondthoughts@gmail.comEvery published book starts with a mess. It's a jumble of half-baked ideas, wrong turns, and moments of doubt. I'm Kristy Carter, and on this podcast, I pull back the curtain on that beautiful, chaotic process. I'll take you on a journey through the...
I'll take you on a journey through the making of a book, one element at a time. We'll explore everything from building a character to crafting a plot, digging into the secrets of storytelling you won't find on a finished page.

This isn't a show about polished prose. It's an honest conversation about the struggle and the triumph of writing. So whether you're a seasoned writer or a curious reader, join me as we learn to see the first drafts behind every published book and understand the second thoughts that make them great.

New episodes every Saturday.























]]>cleanepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/show-don-t-just-tell--67857821https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67857821Mon, 22 Sep 2025 23:45:53 +0000Kristy CarterDive into that most ambiguous of writing advice: 'Show, don't tell" with Kristy as she breaks down what this means and how to actually fix it in your writing.695clean11full