Is It OK for a First Draft to Be Crappy?

It’s OK if your first draft sucks. But in this video, I stress the importance of striving for the best you can do in the moment every time you sit down to write. Why half-arse your sessions?! The idea here is that, if you go into a writing session determined not to half-arse it, that’s…

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5 Tips for Creating a Killer First Draft

Writing is a process, meaning that it’s not a great idea to expect to crank out a perfect first draft. But I’m a sucker for efficiency and quality, too. I also believe in creating a first draft that doesn’t leave you with quite such a bad taste in your mouth. So if you’re aiming for just moldy…

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