Y'all know that feeling after you get to the end of a draft? That "there's nothing after this" kind of feeling. You have reached the end. You have completed a revision. Now what? Some writers dive right back in, however, sometimes it's best to let your creative jets cool down before firing them up again. … Continue reading 3 Things to do After you Finish a Draft
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Rough Draft is not a Perfect Draft
I'm working on a retelling of Aladdin. I outlined the plot, and I felt good about it, but now that I'm in the drafting stage, I'm getting all the self-conscious "not good enough" vibes. I've had to step away from the draft and remind myself that a rough draft is not the final draft. It's … Continue reading Rough Draft is not a Perfect Draft
That ‘First’ First Draft
Writing a first draft is easier for me now that it was three years ago. That first draft of Devil's Blood took me months to complete, at least 6. But, that 'first' draft came after a good two years of note making, character crafting, and world building. I created a lot of the story without … Continue reading That ‘First’ First Draft