How to Write Better First Drafts

In this episode, I discuss 5 ways to write better first drafts.

1) Determine whether you're a pantser or plotter and write in the way that feels most organic to you. Don't be afraid to switch it up when necessary.
2) Perform big picture edits. I say edits loosely. Sometimes, it's helpful to get all the words out and then do an edit from plot point 1 to the midpoint for the sake of cohesion and organic character development.
3) Read in the genre you're writing in. Don't be afraid to read really great books in the genre you write in. You might hit some crazy inspiration or discover what you don't like about an author's writing style. This can also give you some distance from your work and allow you to see how your book relates to the marketplace.
4) Take it slow, but hold yourself accountable. Word count goals are a great way to get through the first draft, but when you start spiraling, slow down and go back and edit until you gain control over your novel.
5) Edit if you get a big aha moment. Don't waste valuable organic inspiration. Seize the moment and write it out--even if it means going back to Chapter 1.

Read my novel The Sweep: https://www.amazon.com/Sweep-Kaitlin-Greco/dp/1702161706/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?keywords=the+sweep+kaitlin+greco&qid=1577982814&sr=8-1#mediaMatrix_secondary_view_div_1579103732446

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