What a First Draft Really Looks Like (And Why It’s Supposed to be Messy)

Have you ever stared at a blank page, feeling like your first draft has to be some kind of literary masterpiece? Spoiler alert: it doesn’t. First drafts are messy, awkward, and sometimes a complete trainwreck. And that’s exactly how they’re supposed to be. Whether you’re dreaming up a novel or a short story (or even […]