Your first drafts are NOT shitty! That book you just put down. The blog post you reshared on Facebook. The social post that inspired you to leave a thoughtful comment. All those words have one thing in common. Every word you've read from any writer started as a Surrendered First Draft (SFD). In this third episode of How Women Write, I explore the idea of surrendered first drafts — how they're ESSENTIAL to helping you create your unique writing voice. I've realized the importance of avoiding labeling initial drafts with negative words — think about what this does to your brain! Instead, I invite you to see your first drafts as a natural and necessary part of your writing process. Overthinking every word because you call yourself a 'perfectionist'? It's time to let go of these old ideas that hold you back and play with drafting your writing as quickly as possible without overthinking. It's writing without a backspace button. Here's what you'll learn in this week's episode: Why I'll never refer to the first draft of anything as anything other than that — a draft How to establish a writing practice that feels natural and effortless The difference between authentic writing and constrictive and contrived writing and how to know you're being real in your words Practical ways to sync your writing process with your natural rhythm Last, I share specific and valuable tips to help you write fast drafts every day this week to help you uncover your own writing flow Time Stamps: 00:00 Introduction to How Women Write 01:58 The Concept of First Drafts 02:53 Reframing the Shitty First Draft 04:17 The Process of Surrendered Writing 06:12 Overcoming Perfectionism in Writing 10:44 Practical Tips for Surrendered Drafts 25:34 Embracing Your Authentic Writing Voice 33:08 Writing Tips for Finding Flow With the Moon the Week of March 2 37:27 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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