First drafts might just be the toughest draft for writers. It can seem overwhelming. Many beginner writers end up frustrated because they focus on too many things. The result? A very slow first draft. Write faster. Get that first draft written. Revise later. Stop reading and rewriting your first few chapters!
In this episode, I share my fast first draft tips.
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16 FIRST DRAFT TIPS
1. Have an outline.
2. Figure out what POV and tense resonates with your story.
3. Get the story out of your head.
4. Be ready for that first chapter.
5. Don’t stress about punctuation.
6. Don’t stress over grammar.
7. Don’t stress about imagery, symbols, mood, and mood.
8. Don’t stress about showing vs telling.
9. Put in temporary chapter breaks.
10. Stop writing in the middle of a scene.
11. Forget the thesaurus.
12. Drop the URL and go.
13. Don’t compare your speed to others.
14. Find a font and size that works best for you.
15. Do not wait for the muse.
16. Frustration, impatience, and self doubt is normal. Go with it and use it.
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