Not Okay ✓
: If you're stuck on a specific scene, skip it and write the parts that excite you most. 3. Transition from Your Outline
: Accept that this is a starting point, not the finished product. Not Okay
: Do not stop to fix grammar, punctuation, or sentence structure. This keeps your creative momentum intact. : If you're stuck on a specific scene,
: If you can't find the right word or description, use placeholders like [XXX] or [add more emotion here] and move on. Not Okay
The first draft is meant to be messy. It is essentially a "dump" of every idea you have, which you will sift through later for the important parts.