Unlock the Secrets Behind Crafting Irresistible First and Second Drafts for Your Short Story Success
Put the story away and out of your mind. 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.
Don’t look at it. Don’t edit it. Don’t even think about it.
Read a book, get some sleep, or work on another story. Fight the urge to edit right away!
5. Second Draft: Get Critical
This is the less fun but crucial part. Your first draft is not perfect.
Say it with me now: MY FIRST DRAFT IS NOT PERFECT!
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