It is no different with novels
Posted: Mon Feb 10, 2025 7:26 am
Step 6: Lay the roof
Some love him.
For some it comes easily.
But this is my Cryptonite – the first draft.
That's why I've now mastered all the tricks to get through this stage.
The secret is: power through.
As Dori says: “Just swim, swim, swim…”.
If you have prepared well in step 5 (outline), now it's time to just write. Let your inner perfectionist die word by word.
No matter how awful it croatia telegram screening seems to you. No matter how deeply you doubt yourself. You have to get to the end . Because a bad first draft can be improved. What can't be improved? Hot air.
Call to Action:
Set a daily word goal.
Stephen King writes 2000 words a day. But you can start with 500 words.
Remember step 2? The “date” isn’t over until you’ve reached your writing goal.
Step 7: Focus on the interior
Everyone knows:
The interior work always takes longer than the shell construction.
Editing is the interior work that gives your house character.
If you haphazardly throw colors, shapes and materials together when designing an interior, you will end up with a repulsive design mess.
If you don't approach editing strategically, your book will feel the same. Work on your storytelling skills, look at your work honestly, and put yourself in your readers' shoes.
Some love him.
For some it comes easily.
But this is my Cryptonite – the first draft.
That's why I've now mastered all the tricks to get through this stage.
The secret is: power through.
As Dori says: “Just swim, swim, swim…”.
If you have prepared well in step 5 (outline), now it's time to just write. Let your inner perfectionist die word by word.
No matter how awful it croatia telegram screening seems to you. No matter how deeply you doubt yourself. You have to get to the end . Because a bad first draft can be improved. What can't be improved? Hot air.
Call to Action:
Set a daily word goal.
Stephen King writes 2000 words a day. But you can start with 500 words.
Remember step 2? The “date” isn’t over until you’ve reached your writing goal.
Step 7: Focus on the interior
Everyone knows:
The interior work always takes longer than the shell construction.
Editing is the interior work that gives your house character.
If you haphazardly throw colors, shapes and materials together when designing an interior, you will end up with a repulsive design mess.
If you don't approach editing strategically, your book will feel the same. Work on your storytelling skills, look at your work honestly, and put yourself in your readers' shoes.