The “Perfect” First Draft

"No notes!"

Every author dreams of hearing those two words from their editor.

Of course, this is unrealistic, because first drafts are often fraught with issues, and if not fraught then definitely sprinkled. Nobody’s perfect, after all.

But let’s talk about the concept of the perfect first draft for a second.

So, what to expect from an editor? Well, when a recent manuscript of mine came back with minimal notes, I was thrilled. And, honestly, it has happened before. With the sheer number of titles in my backlist, I’m bound to get lucky a time or two. 😅

Anyway, here is the awesome news: some of that process was filmed!

When creating a Pep Talk for the FAM tier of the Lemmon Society, I decided to screen record the process of me combing through my first draft. What came out of that recording is 15 minutes of solid gold behind-the-scenes writing process.

I'm peeling the curtain all the way back with this priceless video footage to support my Fun, Ambitious, Magnetic (FAM) author members.

💛 You are invited inside to access this and more. This video might be just the boost you needed, or maybe it’s my Pep Talk on authenticity, or the most recent live training for authors. Support for writers is only a click away.

It’s all here. All for you.

xo,
Jessica 🍋

Whether you’re knee-deep in a messy first draft or celebrating a clean pass, you don’t have to go it alone! Inside The Lemmon Society, I’m sharing the real stuff—unedited footage, honest reflections, and first draft tips for writers that go way beyond surface-level advice.

👉 Ready to join FAM and get the full experience? Click here to explore my writing membership and feel what it’s like to be fully supported.