Shitty First Drafts - Danielle O'Brien

"Shitty First Drafts" by Anne Lamont was very reassuring to read. I have the tendency to try and make my first draft perfect, and I now see how that mindset is what causes my writers block. Learning that professional writers also have the same struggles as me boosted my confidence as a writer. Just like Lamont described, I have always imagined writing to be a piece of cake for those who are more experienced, which made me feel pressured to make my writing perfect. I learned a lot from Lamont's writing advice and personal experiences. I especially related to how she distracts herself with things like eating before she writes because I am a procrastinator as well.Writing an initial draft that is all over the place will definitely be stepping out of my comfort zone, but I plan on trying it for this upcoming draft. I can see how writing miscellaneous ideas and and sentences will help me see the bigger picture of what I plan to write. This article provided good advice that I plan on taking to better myself as a writer, and reassured me that writer's block is completely normal.