 I'm stepping away from the kitchen for a moment (because holy monkey, I just stepped on the bathroom scale) to talk about revision and shitty first drafts. "Shitty first draft" is a technical term that I did not make up, but writers use this phrase all the time. It applies to writing and everything else: words, recipes, life, web design. And, its message is a simple one: You must start somewhere. With something. I'm paraphrasing an author friend now. "I can improve bad copy, but there's nothing I can do with air." I offer my author photos as an example. I explained my camera phobia to the fine folks at Port City Photography, and after about 250 frames, they captured the image above. It looks nice, right? Very author-ish and something to be proud of. But consider if they had stopped at frame 247.  Or 248.  My point? We all start somewhere, with something. And my second point? It's all a process. All writers, even the magnificent ones, have shitty first drafts.
Challenge: Put your bum in the chair for one hour today and just write something. 1/25/2015 07:27:19 pm
Hooray for the first shitty first draft. My first drafts were very helpful. Actually. For me, it helps me to stay focused on the idea of writing in my own words. And to stay focused on the plot that I'm trying to control. All I wanted to say is, there were no standard ways of writing. In other words, there is no right or wrong way to write. It was really up to you. What seems to be most comfortable technique for your story to tell. Thanks. Comments are closed.
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About Shonna.
As a writer living in my home state of Maine, I sling words for cash, compassion, or glory. I also teach, tell groups how to improve systems, and offer development consultation. I also wear eyeglasses. Generally, big ones. Archives
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