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Don’t quit! Why first drafts are critical to success

Josh Malerman on not fearing first drafts
Written by Daily Fuel

Every creative person eventually finds themselves in a form of artistic purgatory. You’ve started a project – maybe a novel, maybe a business plan for a startup – but you’re so critical of yourself that you feel the urge to quit. Author and musician Josh Malerman has certainly been there, but he explains why quitting is the worst thing to do. On the contrary, rough drafts are the key to creating great work. Self-doubt is natural, but don’t deprive the world the joy of seeing your completed idea.

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