244. Your 1st Draft Shouldn’t Be “Impressive”

If you struggle to get through a first draft–espeically when you’re drafting under deadline–this episode is for you.

Writing a novel is never easy, but when we put pressure on ourselves to write a good first draft (or, even more challenging, when we want to impress our agent or editor), it can feel impossible to get words on the page.

So today I’m sharing both mindset shifts and specific writing strategies that can make it easier to get to The End, even when you know your editor is waiting for this book.

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