How To Write The First Draft Of Your Novel | The Creative Penn

: Even in a rough draft, try to use descriptive adjectives and adverbs to help transport the reader into the world emotionally and intellectually. Drafting Techniques

: The goal of a first draft is to get the story out without over-editing. Some writers find it helpful to write out of order or leave placeholders for details they can fill in later.

: For shorter stories, focus on one main conflict and avoid complex subplots or excessive backstory.