The Terrible Anvil - On Early Drafts in Episode 3
Episode 3 - On Early Drafts
We had THREE topics that were somewhat braided together:
A thought Jess had: Become more interested in DOING what you're doing than KNOWING what you're doing.
A quote I wrote down: "I often find myself writing long meandering first drafts, that drift around a bit before settling down into a state of baffling indecision." - George Saunders
(and a quote Tom had handy): "Write down everything that happens in the story, and then in your second draft make it look like you knew what you were doing all along." - Neil Gaiman Lots more on the show page here: https://members.sawcomics.org/posts/49998503
In this episode we talk a lot more about early drafts in non-fiction and fiction.
The Terrible Anvil
How do you make comics without all the frustration? Without feeling lousy and inadequate all the time?
With the Terrible Anvil of daily deadlines! And a community, and mindset shift about what it means to make comics and art.
Jess Ruliffson and Tom Hart are working through the whole process, one piece at a time, turning frustration into fun and glee.
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