Building Block Drafting: Draft with Intention and Lay a Strong Foundation Don’t edit while drafting! That’s a very commonly told piece of writing advice. And I get it—for new writers especially, the accomplishment of completing a draft, no matter how messy, can be an important first step. But over the years, I’ve realized that this idea just doesn’t serve me. I like to edit while drafting. I actually did it the very first time I wrote a novel and I still finished that novel in 3 months. I did it again with the next manuscript, the one that landed me my first agent.
Building Block Drafting + End of Year Thoughts
Building Block Drafting + End of Year…
Building Block Drafting + End of Year Thoughts
Building Block Drafting: Draft with Intention and Lay a Strong Foundation Don’t edit while drafting! That’s a very commonly told piece of writing advice. And I get it—for new writers especially, the accomplishment of completing a draft, no matter how messy, can be an important first step. But over the years, I’ve realized that this idea just doesn’t serve me. I like to edit while drafting. I actually did it the very first time I wrote a novel and I still finished that novel in 3 months. I did it again with the next manuscript, the one that landed me my first agent.