Don't Worry About the Rough Draft

I once knew a writer who almost gave up because her rough draft was far from what she had hoped it would be.

The idea of completing a novel worth reading brought her to tears and the weight of self-criticism threatened to crush her passion.

But one note of encouragement brought her back: "Write about a character who overcomes self-doubt to achieve greatness."

She decided to write about her own experience and remembered that writing is rewriting. So, don't get discouraged. Don't worry about the rough draft.

The rewriting is an essential part of the creative process.