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Nick Bradley, author of 'Four Seasons in Japan' - Writer discusses going easy on himself, living in Japan, and intricate plot structure

Writer's Routine

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How to Write a Good First Draft

Nick: I think that's about sort of dwelling or making sure that the pacing is right. If you just write in terms of word count if you just think oh you know I need to achieve 2000 words you could end up with just a very kind of skeletal but their bones. First drafts are always awful and the process really is about living with it and improving it.

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