I have a problem where I get inspired, begin writing, and then 2/3 of the way through my first draft I realize that the story is garbage in every way with no redeeming qualities and abandon it. My latest endeavor went much the same way. Only this time, I'v

Hello there, anon! First– I think it’s great that you’ve committed to writing a story. It’s a huge effort and it’s also very, very normal as the writer to think that your own work is garbage. We are all our very own worst critics. First drafts are hard, but I definitely want to encourage you to keep going. You can do it, you can finish it! Because only you can tell that story that’s in your head, and then share it with the world.

The editing process is what you go through to turn your first dr...