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Brad's First Draft

By: Brad Salomons
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  • Brad just wrote the first draft of his first novel. Now put on your headphones and tune in for a winding trek on the trail of creativity, suspense, and inspiration as he embarks on a literary adventure to edit it and then try to get it published. Whether you're an avid reader, aspiring author, or simply curious about the magic that goes into crafting a first novel, this podcast is sure to keep you eagerly anticipating the next chapter of Brad's story. Tune in now!

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  • What's the Big Idea? How about a Prologue. (001)

    What's the Big Idea? How about a Prologue. (001)
    Jan 20 2024

    Hi, I'm Brad Salomons... and this is My First Draft.


    Brad just wrote the first draft of his first novel. Now put on your headphones and tune in for a winding trek on the trail of creativity, suspense, and inspiration as he embarks on a literary adventure to edit it and then try to get it published.


    Writing a hook might be one of the toughest parts of writing a novel. How do you get the reader past the first sentence? Then the first page? I talk a bit about what I did and read you my prologue.


    This is the one where Ian eats some dirt and talks to a squirrel.


    Show notes:

    Background audio provided by Ovani Sound

    Brad is online @ http://squwetchy.art

    2024 by Squwetchy Co


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    23 mins
  • Let's kick things off with a bit of character. (002)

    Let's kick things off with a bit of character. (002)
    Jan 27 2024

    Hi, I'm Brad Salomons... and this is My First Draft.


    Brad just wrote the first draft of his first novel. Now put on your headphones and tune in for a winding trek on the trail of creativity, suspense, and inspiration as he embarks on a literary adventure to edit it and then try to get it published.


    What makes you stick with a story. In this episode I talk a little bit about the duo I consider to be my main characters and read the first bit of chapter one.


    This is the one where Crade gets grilled by Andi who thinks he's gonna get eaten by a monster or something.


    Show notes:

    Background audio provided by Ovani Sound

    Brad is online @ http://squwetchy.art

    2024 by Squwetchy Co


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    18 mins
  • The Bad Guy Made Me Write It (003)

    The Bad Guy Made Me Write It (003)
    Feb 3 2024

    Hi, I'm Brad Salomons... and this is My First Draft.


    Brad just wrote the first draft of his first novel. Now put on your headphones and tune in for a winding trek on the trail of creativity, suspense, and inspiration as he embarks on a literary adventure to edit it and then try to get it published.


    What makes a strong bad guy? How do you write a villain who isn't an evil caricature, so much as just a guy the reader doesn't like?


    The one where Sigmund Furiyo makes a bit of an ass of himself to a reporter.


    Show notes:

    Background audio provided by Ovani Sound

    Brad is online @ http://squwetchy.art

    2024 by Squwetchy Co


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    16 mins
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