Draft Quote by Will Shetterly
““It is better to write a bad first draft than no first draft at all.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Writing Process, 2004
A rough first draft is better than none; it starts the creative process.
In simple terms: Bad drafts are a necessary start.
Key Takeaway
Write something, then improve.
Themes
creativity
process
productivity
Mood
encouraging
practical
Type
advice
motivational
When to use this quote
- novel writing
- screenwriting
- blogging
Key Concepts
writing
iteration
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What stops you from starting?
- How do you revise drafts?
A Different Perspective
Perfectionism can stall progress.
