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The First Draft Is Not Crap: No Matter How Far From Perfect It Might Seem Kindle Edition

by Bryan Hutchinson (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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The impetus for this book was from an article Hutchinson wrote nearly a decade ago, the article was titled, 'The First Draft Is Not Crap' and it became one of the most viral articles about writing. The assertion is the counter to the all too typical -the first draft is shit- mantra, which has led far to too many writers to give up and quit before their writing has had the chance to blossom. You can't quit! You can't. This book will give you not just the mindset, but also the tools to continue and finish. Keep-on-keeping-on even when every fiber of your being wants to quit. Formerly, "Serious Writers Never Quit."
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"This book is PACKED with valuable advice!" ―Edie Melson, Author of, 'Connections'

"It can bring you MIND-BLOWING revelations."―Irene April, Writer and Blogger

"You will feel INSPIRED to CREATIVE ACTION by this book. It belongs on your bookshelf next to The War of Art."―Josh Pack, Blogger and Critic

About the Author

Best-selling author, Bryan Hutchinson, is the author of the wickedly scary new book, "The Wee-Jees: A Ghost Story Based on True Events," available here on Amazon.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07XT7BCXV
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (September 18, 2019)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 18, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3157 KB
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Bryan Hutchinson is the author of several Amazon bestselling books, including the powerful dose-of-confidence handbook for writers, "Writer's Doubt: The Number 1 Enemy of Writing (And What YOU Can Do About It)," the light-hearted, but very real realities of ADHD, "10 Things I Hate About ADHD," and a true-life ghost story, "The Wee-Jees," and many more.

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Jenny Nazak
5.0 out of 5 stars Keep writing! (or whatever else you're serious about)
Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2019
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Writing is mostly about persistence and attitude. I’ve known this for a long time, but it’s always good to get a reminder. Bryan offers great tips for taking the pressure out of writing. We have to permit ourselves to write rough drafts, rather than hatch a perfect polished manuscript on the first pass. We have to write regularly. Daily. The word count doesn’t matter as much as the daily-ness. And most of all, the biggest lesson is in this sentence: “Ultimately, it’s what you tell yourself that makes you or breaks you as a writer, as an artist, and as a person.” In place of “writer,” you could fill in carpenter, gardener, musician, restaurateur, chef, investor, entrepreneur, farmer, or whatever it is you aim to make a living at. Or even for a personal goal like losing weight or quitting a bad habit. Though aimed at writers, Bryan’s advice is spot-on for anyone who aspires to be success at what they do. The main thing is not to quit.

This is an important lesson not only for individuals but for communities as well. If I had a dime for every wonderful small business I’ve heard of that has suffered “death by giving up,” I would be rich enough to buy all the vacant buildings on a local blighted commercial street and fill them with businesses. There are times when it’s a good idea to abandon an unsuccessful path. But in my observation, most people quit long before it would be a reasonable idea to do so. And not only individuals, but communities are poorer as a result. This is where the “sustainability” piece really comes in for me. People pursuing their highest aspirations create a regenerative society. When people hang back and don’t really go for it, there’s a deadening effect not only on the individual but also on the community.

Bryan writes like a kindly big brother who understands your pain because he himself has known the same pain. For a mere $2.99, this Kindle ebook is a major shot in the arm that could lead you to write your bestselling book (or launch your successful farm or restaurant). Bryan’s tips for getting out from under perfectionism, and sticking with what you are serious about, are good advice for living in general. I’ve followed Bryan’s blog for a while now and bought one of his earlier books awhile back (Writer’s Doubt: The #1 Enemy of Writing and What You CAN Do About It), which I really enjoyed also. Serious Writers Never Quit is a fast read that’ll get you moving on your path.

I recommend Bryan’s books to any writer — and pretty much anyone else who’s ever battled the deadly, paralyzing force of perfectionism.
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Jocelyn Nielson
4.0 out of 5 stars A good read for any writer
Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2019
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I definitely enjoyed this book. There were moments all throughout the book where I found myself nodding along to what the text was saying, which was often. I had known prior to reading that the author writes a site called Positive Writer and that was so apparent to me while reading this. There was something almost soothing about the text, the language and how the book flowed. Rather than feeling put down by what I would need to do in order to be a 'serious writer' (which has happened before), I instead felt uplifted albeit with moments where I shook my head saying 'Don't tell me that, it'll be too easy and then I won't have a good excuse not to anymore'. I will be adding this to my shelf of resource writing books for when I struggle writing or feel doubt about my work.
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Carl G
5.0 out of 5 stars surprisingly sound guidance!
Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2023
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I rated at five stars because this book exceeded my expectations. Immensely. I am a personal and business mindset coach and this book hit virtually all the point it needs to. (Can you still use coaching? Of course. But this book gives you a jump start that any mindset coach will be grateful for.)

This author delves into the limiting beliefs we all hold to some degree, it delves into the self sabotage we inflict on ourselves due to these beliefs, and it offers sound strategies to work through those beliefs. As a coach myself I need to say this: It all comes down to your action. Always.
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Harley Christensen
5.0 out of 5 stars When it comes to your writing, quitting is not an option...
Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2019
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We've all wanted to toss in the towel at one point or another. Some of us have (multiple times). The problem is this — we're robbing ourselves of the very thing we were meant to do while creating a void in the world where our words should be shared.

In "Serious Writers Never Quit: They Find The Way," Hutchinson rips off the band-aid and shares why we must fight the urge the quit, whatever the reason, and dig deeper into why we wanted to write in the first place.

In finding "The Way," he encourages us to start by giving ourselves permission — permission to NOT be perfect, permission to alter when and how we choose to create, permission to be kinder to ourselves when we get off-track or were less successful than we wanted to be.

Hutchinson offers this advice: "We often expect way too much of ourselves . . . and that's what causes us to not stick with it. The important thing isn't that you're perfect . . . It's just that you keep on trying until it finally comes together. Consistency matters more than anything else in achieving a result."

He wraps up by sharing 21 simple, but key lessons to keep in mind, especially when the perfection gremlin rears its ugly head or your motivation wanes and you find yourself stumbling off-track...or tempted to quit altogether. (I printed the list out and posted it on the board directly above my laptop...you may find you want to do the same.)

If you're serious about your writing and any of the challenges above ring true, "Serious Writers Never Quit: They Find The Way" is a must-read that you will continually reference to stay on track and keep on doing what you do — WRITE.

That's The Way.
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KK
5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 2, 2019
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All the doubts I have are in this book, reading them on the written page has helped enormously, I now know that other writers have the same doubts as me and that I can work through them, thank you..
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Irene Aprile
5.0 out of 5 stars The psychological process behind writing
Reviewed in Italy on October 6, 2019
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"Your calling is the strong urge you have toward a particular way of life. [...] Do you feel that way about your writing? Do you have a strong urge to put words to paper? Do you feel well suited for the task? And more importantly, is there a particular message inside you that won't let you go until you share it?"

While reading these words in Bryan Hutchinson's latest book, I felt a voice answering to those questions in my head.
Do I feel that writing is my calling?Yes, of course.
Do I have a strong urge to put words to paper? God only knows how much. I spend most of my time thinking about writing.
Do I feel well suited for the task? Hem, no. Not at all. But I can strive to be
Is there a message that I feel I have to share? Definitely, there is a message.
But how do you go from knowing that writing is your calling to actually call yourself a writer, and from there to become a Serious Writer, one that never quits?
Bryan Hutchinson's book can be the key to unlock the door holding back your writing self. This isn't a writing manual, a how-to book explaining how to write your novel, or how to get it published. Serious Writers Never Quit is about the psychological mechanism that underlies the writing process.
More often than not, writers feel something holding them back. It can be fear of other's judgement, or lack of confidence in their work, or fear of failure. In his book, Bryan Hutchinson addresses the mindset a writer must learn to master in order to create work that matters.
Expanding on one of his most successful blog posts, "Why Your First Draft Isn't Crap", Bryan Hutchinson takes the reader on a journey of discovery through the tricks our inner (and outer) critic constantly plays on us, holding us back from what we love the most.
If you are struggling to write down the very first draft of your very first book, this book is for you. If you have been writing for years, but you're feeling like you're going nowhere, this book is for you.
It can bring you mindblowing revelations, or simply a much-needed reminder of you what you already used to know but somehow forgot along the road.
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Only Man U
5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring
Reviewed in Australia on October 7, 2020
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I felt the author drawing me in as I read this book. I’ve been a keen on journaling over the years, but had stopped. I’ll be re-engaging with it again. Thank you for inspiring me to pursue my passion for writing again..
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