Tag Archives: first draft

When Writing Time is Sparse

Posted on March 20, 2019 by Linda W. Yezak

So here’s the deal: back in 2012, I started working on a novel called Southern Challenge. Got a few chapters written, fell in love with it—then had to quit on it so I could turn Give the Lady a Ride into … Continue reading →

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Especially for Writers

Posted on June 1, 2018 by Linda W. Yezak

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Writing the First Draft

Posted on April 10, 2017 by Linda W. Yezak

Few statements pertaining to writing are more true than this one. Infallible logic expressed here. Infallible. Your first draft is going to be a mess. You can read all the writing posts you want, study every book on the subject, … Continue reading →

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Doing the “Don’t”

Posted on July 1, 2015 by Linda W. Yezak

Don’t continually edit during the first draft. How many times have we been told that? Just write. Just get it down. Don’t worry about whether it’s good–it’s not supposed to be. Don’t edit while you write! Save that chore for after … Continue reading →