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Focus on the big picture—the plot and characters—rather than the fine details.

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. Not Okay

If you have an outline, use it as your roadmap to guide the draft. Focus on the big picture—the plot and characters—rather

: Do not stop to fix grammar, punctuation, or sentence structure. This keeps your creative momentum intact. If you have an outline, use it as

: If you can't find the right word or description, use placeholders like [XXX] or [add more emotion here] and move on.

: 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