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Finish the First Draft, Then Take a Break
We’ve talked about writing the first draft in one sitting. That’s a must, in my book, especially if the story is under five thousand words.
After the story is written, take a break. This is also a must in my book. You have to shift your brain’s focus from writer mode to editor mode. The only way to do that is to get away from your story for a while.
Put the story away and out of your mind for at least a couple of days. I recommend a three-day hiatus at this stage. That’s just enough for you to forget what you wrote and why you wrote it that way, but not enough time to lose interest in the story. Putting it away for a couple of weeks will cause the excitement to wan, so avoid that if possible.
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