#and this is one of the things that keeps me from writing
When writing the first draft, don’t be a storyteller. Be an intrepid explorer, discovering what cannot be seen from the mouth of the cave.
OKAY SO THIS IS ACTUALLY THE BEST ADVICE I COULD GIVE SOMEONE ABOUT A FIRST DRAFT.
Don’ttell
Justexplore
But bring the fucking map or you’ll get lost and die in there.