If there’s one unspoken rule in writing, it’s that first drafts are inevitably awful.
And it makes sense. First drafts are often an outpouring of half-formed ideas and random plot points. So when you start editing, it can be messy.
Fairy Tales and Fantasy
If there’s one unspoken rule in writing, it’s that first drafts are inevitably awful.
And it makes sense. First drafts are often an outpouring of half-formed ideas and random plot points. So when you start editing, it can be messy.
50,000 words in 30 days? Check!

I know. I’m crazy. But as stressful as the last month was, I managed to have a lot of fun as well. As I’m wrapping up NaNo 2018, I thought I’d reflect on the experience and share a few things I learned along the way.
Some of these lessons serve as great pieces of advice to writers, and even non-writers.
If you follow me on Instagram (kategjameson), then you got a sneak peek at something exciting a few weeks ago!
My next project!
So, I’m in a show. It’s a big reason I’ve not been blogging regularly (but not the only reason, I’ll admit). And since I’ve been struggling with what to write about lately, I thought I’d share some reflections on the production I’m a part of.