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On My Mind: My Least Favourite Part Of Writing

On My Mind: My Least Favourite Part Of Writing

Posted on 21/09/201821/09/2018 by Tessa Hastjarjanto

Not the blank page, but the second draft is what Tessa fears most. About dealing with criticism and bannishing perfection to finish a manuscript. Read More

Posted in On My Mind Tagged criticism, editing, feedback, first draft, perfectionism, second draft, writing life, writing process Leave a comment
On My Mind: NaNoWriMo Urgency

On My Mind: NaNoWriMo Urgency

Posted on 17/11/201717/11/2017 by Tessa Hastjarjanto

This week Tessa talks about the urgency of finishing that first draft. That means there are something you can’t do, like editing. Read More

Posted in NaNoWriMo, On My Mind Tagged do's and don't, editing, first draft, NaNoWriMo, urgency, writing process Leave a comment

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