words that are speaking to me
“Every first draft is perfect, because all a first draft has to do is exist.”
— Jane Smiley
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Ruth Ayres Writes 
What a great quote for your current thoughts on how you want to write this draft vs. your first YA draft. I look forward to hearing more about how the process to try to publish your first and to write your second unfold. I love that this is an encouraging nudge to just write!
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What a relief! I must say that even though I like to think I don't strive for “perfect”, this does take some pressure off!
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