If you have an outline, use it as your roadmap to guide the draft.
Focus on the big picture—the plot and characters—rather than the fine details. Not Okay
: If you can't find the right word or description, use placeholders like [XXX] or [add more emotion here] and move on. If you have an outline, use it as
The first draft is meant to be messy. It is essentially a "dump" of every idea you have, which you will sift through later for the important parts. The first draft is meant to be messy
: Accept that this is a starting point, not the finished product.
: That judgmental voice is not helpful during the creative flow of a first draft. 2. Prioritize Momentum Over Perfection
: Do not stop to fix grammar, punctuation, or sentence structure. This keeps your creative momentum intact.