The longer I write, the more important I believe it is to write the first draft as fast as possible. In drafting, I push myself so I am at the edge of discomfort...Later, it will be time for consideration and reconsideration, slow, careful revision and editing. But on the first draft I have to achieve velocity, just as you do if you want the bike to balance.
Don't market yourself. Editors and readers don't know what they want until they see it. Scratch what itches. Write what you need to write, feed the h… - Donald Murray
Don't market yourself. Editors and readers don't know what they want until they see it. Scratch what itches. Write what you need to write, feed the h…
- Donald Murray
The longer I write, the more important I believe it is to write the first draft as fast as possible. In drafting, I push myself so I am at the edge o… - Donald Murray
The longer I write, the more important I believe it is to write the first draft as fast as possible. In drafting, I push myself so I am at the edge o…
Even the most productive writers are expert dawdlers. - Donald Murray
Even the most productive writers are expert dawdlers.
How to read writers on writing: With respect, amusement, and skepticism. They will contradict one another-as they should-for each writer brings an in… - Donald Murray
How to read writers on writing: With respect, amusement, and skepticism. They will contradict one another-as they should-for each writer brings an in…
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