Oh, hi friends!
My first drafts are so bad.
I was laughing about this yesterday — is laughing the right word?
Looking over a fresh first draft of lyrics I knew, without blame or shame, it wasn’t good.
Should I throw it away?
Would going back to a zero draft be better?
Of course not.
You would tell me, “Time to make a second draft.”
And so that’s what I’ll tell you.
Time to make a second draft.
And if your work doesn’t have drafts…
A second attempt.
A second sketch.
A second application.
A second something.
And after that?
Another and another and another.
First drafts are never bad.
They’re one step closer to good.
PS — Colin wanted to share this relevant Far Side cartoon with you. Too perfect.
How much do I love this? First drafts are never bad. They’re one step closer to good. Thank you!
I love this so much. I have that Dunkin Donuts guy in my head, “Time to make the second draft!” 🍩