October 25, 2006
1st Draft
I find I learn something new with each book that I complete. With my first book, I learned that while it was horrible I could in fact finish something–also I learned I’m not plotter. With my second, I learned to always make sure I have the GMC for my characters in place before I start writing. With my third, I learned not to be intimidated by research. With my fourth, I learned to enjoy the first draft.
I know that sounds like a strange lesson to take from the experience, but while I was reading through B&B I couldn’t help but notice how rushed the story was, like I was in big hurry to get to the end. There was a stiffness in my voice as if I was afraid to let go and dig deep into who my characters were.
The beauty of the first draft is it’s okay to suck, the only person who will ever read it is me. There is no freer form of writing than a first draft. I don’t need worry about things like accurate research or if a line of dialogue will sound cheesy. Those are things I don’t have to think about until the second draft.
So as I write my current WIP, I know now to just let loose and throw in everything that comes to mind. I’ll fix it later. And when I’m done, hopefully I’ll have learned something else.
Mood: Inspired
Music: Blue October – Hate Me
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Yeah, I’m with ya on this one all the way, Dawn. It takes some of the pressure off — at least for a while.
KAtherine
October 27th, 2006 at 10:47 pm