First: Time Amateur

: Give yourself permission to write poorly. The first draft is for you to figure out the story; the second draft is for making it work for others.

Starting your first writing project can be intimidating, but the goal of a first draft is simply to , not to be perfect. Use this guide to move from ideas to a finished draft. 1. Shift Your Mindset first time amateur

: Reading fuels your vocabulary and subconscious understanding of story structure. 2. Basic Structure for Beginners : Give yourself permission to write poorly

: Consistency beats talent. Establish a routine, even if it is only 30 minutes a day, to build a writing habit. to build a writing habit.