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Writing Inspiration: Writing a First Draft Part 1

January 23, 2024January 19, 2024 / Meredith Allard / Leave a comment

A Necessary Part of the Process Every writer I've ever known, and every writer I've ever read about, says the same as Hemingway, "The only kind of writing is rewriting." Writing the first draft is a chore, but we can’t proceed to our second, third, or final draft without it. Three books that have helped … Continue reading Writing Inspiration: Writing a First Draft Part 1

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