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“The first two chapters of any first draft generally need to be cut.” quote by Aprilynne Pike
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“The first two chapters of any first draft generally need to be cut.”

Aprilynne Pike

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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.

Key Takeaway

Edit ruthlessly.

Themes

writing editing drafting

Mood

frustrated determined

Type

practical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • novel writing
  • screenplay drafting
  • blog post revisions

Key Concepts

structure clarity conciseness

Questions to Reflect On

  • Which parts of your opening feel redundant?
  • How can you preserve essential ideas while trimming?
A Different Perspective

Cutting may remove ideas that later become valuable after revision.

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