Book Alchemy

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One Messy Draft at a Time

At last! Scientific proof your brain can't hold it all

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Caroline Donahue
Mar 10, 2025
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background image of mathematical equations with the title one Messy Draft at a Time: Scientific Proof Your Brain Can't Do More

When you write a draft, to what standard do you hold yourself?

Do you, perhaps, expect that you’ll be able to overcome limitations many writers openly admit to struggling with? Do you expect that your draft will not only include the complete action and character arc, but also, maybe, be written in mind-blowing prose?

If this is your secret wish, know that…

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