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Writing and Deleting as You Go—The Real Culprit Behind Your Writer's Block!

Struggling with your first draft? Perfectionism kills progress. 4 tips to write faster & finish strong. Start messy, refine later!

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Meng Li
May 09, 2025
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Many people ask me: What’s the hardest stage of writing?

My answer, without hesitation, is: The first draft.

But this difficulty often isn’t due to a lack of inspiration or poor expression skills. It’s because you aim for perfection right from the start.

Today, I want to share 4 tips about “writing the first draft.” Each one comes from real issues and solutions I’ve observed while guiding students in their writing.

The first draft isn’t about perfection

The most common mistake beginners make is editing as they write—deleting, revising, and tweaking endlessly.

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