A (also known as a "down draft," "vomit draft," or "messy draft") is the first phase of the writing process where the primary goal is simply to get ideas out of your head and onto the page without self-criticism. Core Principles of a Step-Down Draft The philosophy of this stage is progress over perfection .
: Do not stop to fix grammar, spelling, or punctuation. step-down
: Concentrate on the message and story you want to tell rather than the technical mechanics of the writing. Step-by-Step Drafting Process A (also known as a "down draft," "vomit