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How to Write a First Draft of Anything

Image of a horse drawing, with the image becoming progressively simplistic as you scan from back to front. Near the horse's tail it says "idea," in the middle it says "outline," and the text near the head says "first draft."

A version of this story appeared in Total Annarchy, my fortnightly newsletter that helps you be a better writer, storyteller, marketer. Get it in your inbox; you’ll love it. * * * I re-posted the image above on Instagram a few days ago. Don’t we go into any new project (or year) with a vision in […]

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