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Shitty First Drafts


Anne gives a view on writing that most often than not, is a stance most people would feel ashamed of. Getting stuck while writing is beyond frustrating – and can have even the best writers feeling hopeless. Starting this discussion was a good example for me, and how a ‘Shitty First Draft’ would definitely benefit me in this situation. Anne shows you how relatable this issue is, and how letting your mind flow free at first may help reign in some amazing points - that can lead to an even stronger piece as a whole. She gives an example of this by explaining how out of 5 or 6 pages of gibberish, she can pull a phrase or two that will help the rest of the review flow – it might spark some creativity. As Anne takes you through her process of writing a review, she writes about how her first drafts were always her largest embarrassment, even playing on the idea of her suicide if it ever saw the light of day. This helps lighten up the mood, and even shows the audience how much work is needed to make a strong paper, or book. This idea of a ‘Shitty First Draft’ helps me realize how easy it is to give up on something that doesn’t seem solid, or strong, at first and how often that act alone can keep a great thought from coming to light.

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  1. JuanMarturetJanuary 16, 2018 at 7:28 AM


    Juan Marturet
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    In Anne Lamott’s book “Bird by Bird” she stresses how when writing that people should make at least three drafts before publishing. The first draft, which is called the shitty draft, is meant to write down all the ideas one might have to get them on paper before it is forgotten. The second draft is to clean it up and make sure that you are getting your message across. The third draft is to perfect your work and to make sure there are no grammatical or small errors. Lamott says that this is the key to writing a good paper. I would agree with her as one must look over their work over and over to make sure that it is the best that they can do. It can also help someone become a better writer as they start to realize errors in their writing in which they can correct through revision.

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