If you’ve ever struggled to get to the end of the first draft of your novel or short story try the advice on: www.mywritingblog.com which I wrote for the blog of my good friend, Nick Daws. The advice is mainly to myself as a matter of fact, but it’s good if someone finds it useful. Comments welcome even if not in agreement.
Writing a first draft can feel as if you are travelling across a desert with no compass – liable to fall into quicksand, stand staring at mirages or go off course completely.
The first draft is a real challenge – for me the most difficult part of the writing process. I can’t say I understand it, but I have managed to negotiate my way across that desert and will do so again at some point, still wondering whether it’s wise to set off with nothing more than a bottle of brackish water and a 25 year old street map.
Read my full article on Nick Daws Blog: www.mywritingblog.com
A useful read for anyone struggling with their first draft