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Shitty First Draft response

When it comes to writing for me, I have mixed feelings about it, because it't not that I'm bad at writing where I hate it, but I just hate having to put so much time into it. I'm a perfectionist, especially when it comes to writing, so I think it takes me longer to get all my drafts done. It will take me hours to even just get the first "shitty draft" done because if it doesn't sound good to me I will keep fixing it until it sounds right. After reading this paper, it made me realize that my first draft isn't supposed to be perfect or sound correct, it's just a way to get all my thoughts out on the paper so later on I can elaborate more on my ideas. Even the author said that all good writers don't write a perfect paper or book on their first try. They all begin with a shitty first draft. Also, I think just writing all my thoughts about the topic won't cause me to forget what I intended on writing about later on when it comes to the second and third draft. In a way writing a shitty first draft helps you brainstorm your ideas all at once.

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  1. Mia PermuyJanuary 15, 2018 at 6:50 PM

    This discussion made me realize that I wasn't actually the only one who needs everything to be perfect, even if it's just a draft. I enjoyed reading about someone who shares my biggest struggle when it comes to writing (and the realization after reading the assigned article) because it was very relatable.

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  2. Katherine KumpfJanuary 15, 2018 at 8:52 PM

    I feel the same way, this reading made me realize that the first draft is really going to be far from perfect. Writers should not constantly worry if the first draft is not perfect. I agree that first drafts can be used as a method to brainstorm, and throw all your ideas down at once so they are not forgotten.

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