From lawyer, to novelist, to book coach with Mary Adkins

The Author Wheel Podcast

Too many external voices...
Today's guest, a former lawyer turned author and book coach, joins us in this week's interview to talk about her writing process. Mary's journey from courtrooms to the craft of storytelling is not only inspiring but also enlightening for writers navigating their own creative paths.
Mary Adkins is the author of the nationally recognized novels “When You Read This”, “Privilege”, and “Palm Beach”. She is also an online writing coach who helps aspiring and established authors write through resistance and finish their books by finding a creative process that works for them. As the founder of The Book Incubator—a 12-month program to write, revise, and pitch your novel or memoir—she helps aspiring authors finish their books with joy and clarity.
Mary's biggest roadblock came up in having too many early readers, and too much feedback. Rewrites and critique classes nearly stole the joy of the story. Together, we share our experiences with reader teams, discuss the effectiveness of tools like Book Funnel and ProWritingAid, and emphasize the importance of breaks to reignite our storytelling passion.
Which is why Mary developed the Book Incubator program, detailing how it supports authors from draft to publication. Plus, we spotlight some invaluable resources for writers seeking to carve out their unique identity.
So, whether you're a lawyer with a secret novel-writing ambition or a seasoned author in search of camaraderie and guidance, join us for a conversation that celebrates the quirks and quandaries of the writer's journey.
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Capitole

1. Writing Craft With Author Mary Adkins (00:00:00)

2. Law's Influence on Fiction Writing (00:10:36)

3. Navigating Roadblocks in Writing Novels (00:16:11)

4. Challenges of Feedback in Writing Process (00:26:10)

5. The Importance of Feedback in Writing (00:35:31)

6. Overview of the Book Incubator Program (00:46:56)

7. Finding Clarity as a Writer (00:52:18)