Shitty first drafts

Writing Lite Tip #31: Annie Lamott and Sh*tty First Drafts

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    The first book about writing I ever read was Bird by Bird, and it just might be the most valuable. I particularly love Lamott’s discussion about “Shitty First Drafts.” You see, I am one of those writers who hates to write. Who always thinks she is unequal to the task. Who always second-guesses … Read more

Writing Lite Tip #10: First drafts don’t have to be good

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First drafts don't have to be good. They just have to be written.

One of my favorite writing books is Annie LaMotte’s Bird By Bird. And one of my favorite chapters is “Shitty First Drafts.” Read it. Welcome it. Write as horrible a first draft as you can. But get it down. Only then will you be able to revise and make it better.