Chapters Quote by Aprilynne Pike
“The first two chapters of any first draft generally need to be cut.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Writing Advice, Aprilynne Pike, 2020
Early drafts are messy; the first two chapters usually contain excess that must be removed to sharpen the story.
In simple terms: Cut the opening chapters to improve a draft.
Edit ruthlessly.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- novel writing
- screenplay drafting
- blog post revisions
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Which parts of your opening feel redundant?
- How can you preserve essential ideas while trimming?
Cutting may remove ideas that later become valuable after revision.