Writing a First Draft in 3 Steps | My Novel Writing Process

[@worngachanshatsang3657]

Been writing my first novel for the last two years. Completed 2/3 of the first draft and working on completing the last third. Over the process of writing, I think what you've said here absolutely rings true. I've combined both longhand writing and writing on the computer and I can now see how much more progress I make if I write first on paper, without the need to constantly tap the delete button like you said. I'll try to complete my final third of the first draft in this manner and let you know the progress I make! Thank you!

[@theelliotchan]

Thank you for the comment! Keep it up! A little every day and we'll both get through this.

[@sophiaisabelle027]

Good luck on your novel. May God continue to bless you all the way.

[@theelliotchan]

Thank you! 🙏

[@milestrombley1466]

I used to write my stories in journals and notebooks a lot before I got my first computer.

[@philipdouglas842]

I have the same exact process. I don’t need an app to help me here, just a pen and a couple of cheap notebooks.

[@theelliotchan]

You got this! Thanks for the comment! Cheap notebooks ftw

[@ShrineofGenesis-99]

This is an awesome process. Tbh I am thinking to do the same now

[@cynthiagates9627]

I write the same exact way, by hand then transcribe switch to word till the book is done. New subscriber here :)

[@theelliotchan]

Thanks for the support!

[@anx46]

thank you

[@micheleharman3460]

I like your calm approach to the video. It’s not to be yelled at lol 😂

[@theelliotchan]

Thank you! lol No yelling during the first draft, for sure

[@MOONSUN4Life]

I admire your process so much, it makes so much sense... Writing longhand just feels too slow for me, like my hand can't keep up with what's in my head and the whole thing just ends up being more frustrating than helpful. Still, I can appreciate your method and really hope you can get that book published! By the way, I read that book of short stories you recommended a while ago, _Bull Head_ by John Vigna. It was such a good read that I decided to give his novel a go next! Thank you for suggesting that author to me!

[@theelliotchan]

Thank you for the support! Yes... slowly but surely lol I'm so happy you enjoyed Bull Head! You're very welcome

[@Andymegaara]

An alternative to that could be dictating using a speech to text software.

[@easyskankingdude]

Nice one

[@theycallmebri]

book your appointment pls support