Author Advice: Don't Edit and Write

Editing and writing are two totally different processes. Trying to do them both at the same time is not only frustrating, it's counterproductive. It's a recipe for getting stuck.

Trust: The words will flow much more smoothly when you allow them to bypass your editing brain. 

Take the time to create a plan for your writing before you start.

Then, write, write, write. Don't look back. Your only job is to get words on the page. Reviewing and editing will only break your momentum. 

Once you've completed your first draft—no matter how "incomplete" or crappy it may feel to you--take a much-needed break. Treat yourself! Do something else fun, creative, and restorative. 

And then, only then, start editing. You'll be coming at your work with fresh eyes and perspective and the mental and emotional energy to take your draft manuscript to final. 

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