if i just do it perfectly now, i won't have to revise it later

Nov 18, 2025
9 mins

Episode Description

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sure, it takes longer up front to get the draft as close to perfect as you can, but it will save time when you don't have to revise it, right? right???

taking on one of the most common writing fallacies in today's episode - this is for you if you've ever justified not sending the draft by saying you'll just get it to a better state first. you are not alone, but there are other ways <3

mentioned:

half drawn horse

make your manuscript work

editing checklist

Grad School is Hard, But...is a podcast by Dr. Katy Peplin of Thrive PhD. learn more at thrive-phd.com - and i'm co-hosting AcWriMo again this year! sign up for a free month of writing support right here!

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