Writing Tip: Slap Together Your First Gibberish Draft

[Mortimer]

Did you know the secret to good writing is a trashy first draft?

Here, you let yourself produce sub-par writing.

That said, such gibberish drafts are the bedrock of star content pieces.

You see - often writers stun themselves by chasing perfection. However, that mastery isn't feasible on the first go.

It takes a lot of brushing up to create a quality piece - no matter who the writer is.

Editing is where the magic happens.

Ever saw woodworkers create furniture?

They start with mundane wood. But with time and effort, they cut and polish them into masterpieces.

Writing is just like that.

So regardless of how gibberish, always embrace your first draft.

Remember - it's better to have it on paper than in our cloudy heads.

Don't stress using the wrong word or unfinished sentences.

Remember - nobody under the sun will see this but you.

Once it's out, start hammering it into shape.

Before editing, walk away from your piece for some hours, or even a day. It will give you fresh eyes, and you'll edit much better.

In that break, engage in something that takes your mind off the task - a walk, video game, music - you name it.

Once you're refreshed, come back with an editing sword and slice that lousy text into a badass masterpiece.

That's the right way to go about it.

I hope this post served you.

 

[Rohan]

Thanks for tips and insight. Appreciate it

 

[Zoe]

I've got to say, this is a criminally underappreciated piece of advice. In my line of work, every little mistake in our writing gets picked on, and you find that newer colleagues get paralysed because they feel as though they need to produce a perfect piece of work each and every time. Thanks for this!

 

[Kundea]

Thanks for the insight man!