> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.renehjetting.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # How to write your first draft with ease - without struggling with perfectionism - URL: https://www.renehjetting.com/how-to-write-your-first-draft-with-ease/ - Published: 2025-04-18T03:00:10.000Z - Updated: 2025-07-31T05:16:34.000Z - Author: René Hjetting - Tags: Newsletter **Do you know that feeling when you start on a blank piece of paper and don't know how to begin? You're not alone!** Most of us struggle to get started with writing because we have this idea that it has to be perfect from the start. But what if I told you that the secret to good writing is actually writing a ‘terrible first draft’? **It's all about getting the ideas down on paper** - The first draft is where you just write it down - The second draft is where you correct it - And the third draft is the draft where you check every single word The problem arises when we try to do all three things at once. It's a recipe for frustration and writer's block. ### **5 steps to writing your first draft effortlessly** **1\. Start with the end in mind** Before you write a single word, you need to be clear: - Who are you writing for - What you want to tell them - Why they will find it interesting Ask yourself these questions: - What problem am I solving? - Whose problem am I solving? - What emotion am I creating? - What action am I encouraging? - What benefit am I unlocking? This helps you get clarity on your topic and makes the actual writing much easier. **2.** **Create a bullet-point brain storm** Set a timer for 10 minutes and write down everything you can think of: - Every important point you want to cover. - Even ideas that seem unimportant now - Use bullet points to organise your thoughts Then go back and group similar ideas together. **3.** **Develop catchy headlines** Review your main ideas and make sure they fit with your overall direction. Then brainstorm at least 3 different headlines. A good template to follow is: ‘How to do {X} without {Y}’ **For example:** - How to write a first draft without the pressure of perfection - How to write a long-form page that converts **4.** **Prepare the page** Now comes the fun part: - Open a blank document - Write your chosen headline at the top - Put your main points in a logical order You now have a draft that makes the next step much less daunting. **5 Fill in the skeleton** Now you just need to fill in the details for each point. Focus on adding: - Examples - Steps - Stories - Tips and tricks - Benefits Remember: Focus on one paragraph at a time and don't worry about perfection! ### **Try this prompt to get help with your first draft** Here's a prompt you can copy directly into ChatGPT or other AI assistant to get help creating your first draft: Hello! I need your help to write a first draft. My topic is: \[INSERT YOUR TOPIC\]. The target audience is: \[DESCRIBE YOUR TARGET AUDIENCE\] After reading my content, the reader will realise \[INSERT BENEFIT/LIFT\] so they can \[DESIRED ACTION/FEEL\]. They can trust me because \[YOUR TRUST\]. I have the following main points I would like to cover: \[POINT 1\] \[POINT 2\] \[POINT 3\] 1\. Can you help me with:suggest a catchy headline in the ‘How to do X without Y’ format 2\. Create a well-structured outline 3\. Fill the outline with content that: \- Uses short, punchy sentences \- Includes concrete examples \- Has a natural flowAvoids jargon and redundant content \- Ends with a clear takeaway and call to action ### The most important thing to remember Give yourself time to walk away from the draft when you're done. Come back with fresh eyes after a day or two. Every good piece of writing starts as a not-so-good draft. It's all about getting the ideas down on paper first and then refining them later. 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