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How to Revise a Messy First Draft with Shelby Holt

In the very first episode of Just Write Julie, host Julie Navickas sits down with TV and film casting associate Shelby Holt for a candid, encouraging conversation about what it really takes to move a story from a messy first draft to a polished manuscript.

Together, they unpack the power of persistence, the importance of finding the right critique partner, and how the publishing industry—and a writer’s mindset within it—has evolved over time.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode

How creative partnerships are built

Julie and Shelby share how they first connected and how their relationship evolved…

The skinny

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