Today’s a great day to embrace the imperfect draft.
Let go of perfectionism. The first draft is for exploration, not publication. Don’t be afraid to write badly, because you can always edit well later. Just get it down while it’s fresh in your mind, and hash out the details later.
“I’m getting the ideas out,” is a cool mantra you can use when your inner critic tries to stop you.
Most successful writers swear by the imperfect draft. It’s the only path for revision which is where the magic happens. So write freely, and embrace the beautiful mess that is your first draft!
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Saschia Jayne Johnson is the author of Writer’s Quest: A Triptych. On her free time, she likes to be with her family outdoors and traveling. New England is her home and place of birth. When asked what she wants to teach the world she replied, "Don't stop searching. Too many times, in my old life, I put my search aside for more 'important matters.' I didn't realize it was the search that held what was most important; curiosity." Saschia works daily on improving her craft and at times can get down on herself, but her favorite morning mantra is "It's a new day." and that's what she strives to start with.
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