Historically I’ve found finishing a first draft much more creatively demanding than rewriting second and third drafts. Different writers have different preferences and in this episode I share my thoughts on committing to finishing Draft 1. I cover:

• Letting go of perfectionism in order to move ideas from a concept to words on the page.
• Devotion and discipline when it comes to showing up and putting in the work.
• How frustrating it can be when your creativity feels like a slog.
• Committing to being a devoted writer even when you don’t feel like an inspired writer.

This episode was originally recorded in September 2020. You can watch the video diary here.

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