TEXT/QUOTE THOUGHTS
“The right words and sentences just do not come pouring out like ticker tape most of the time.” As much as I would love to be able to write effortlessly with the right words and sentences forming in my head, as said in the text, it just sometimes does not happen.
“The first draft is the child’s draft, where you let it all pour out and then let it romp all over the place, knowing that no one is going to see it and that you can shape it later. You just let this childlike part of you channel whatever voices and visions come through and onto the page.” By doing this, all ideas can be written down and condensed into a sheet of paper which can be referred back to when writing the second draft.
“Eventually I’d go back and sit down at my desk, and sigh for the next ten minutes. Finally I would pick up my one-inch picture frame, stare into it as if for the answer, and every time the answer would come.” Distractions can be helpful! Inspiration can be drawn from anywhere, giving yourself time before restarting to write is okay.
“Almost all good writing begins with terrible first efforts. You need to start somewhere. Start by getting something – anything – down on paper.” Agreed, do not neglect the baby steps as they help you achieve your goals.