Embracing Imperfection—Why First Drafts Are Meant To Be Awful @ColleenMStoryteller
Embracing Imperfection—Why First Drafts Are Meant To Be Awful  @ColleenMStoryteller
Uploaded January 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Facing the blank page can be daunting. Many writers grapple with self-doubt, fear of imperfection, and the pressure to produce flawless prose from the outset. In this video, we address these common challenges and explore why your first draft doesn't need to be perfect—in fact, it's not supposed to be! We go over three reasons why your first draft is likely a big mess—and why that’s perfectly normal. By embracing the messiness of initial drafts, you can unlock your creativity and set the foundation for compelling storytelling.

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