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David E. Sproule | Workshop draft

Draft Fast Edit Slow

A writing method for short books

Writing craft | workshop draft, about 10,577 words, 8 chapters

A writing method for short books Target about 12000 words. Workshop coming soon. Not for sale until SOON gates pass.

Not for sale

Workshop draft. Keeper pass still ahead.

Cover and brief are up. Workshop draft may already exist locally. Not for sale until a keeper pass and Soft Margins checkout.

Opening sample

First pass from the workshop. Not the ending.

The morning light filtered through the thin curtains, casting a warm glow on the desk. You sat in a comfortable armchair, a notepad in your lap, a fresh cup of coffee steaming on the side. The aroma of rich, dark coffee filled the air, mingling with the scent of freshly printed pages that lined the desk. A small, old-fashioned clock ticked softly in the corner, its mechanical movement a steady reminder of the time. The draft-fast, edit-slow method is a powerful tool for writers looking to balance creativity and efficiency.

Chapters in this draft

  1. What this book is for
  2. The problem in plain language
  3. Tools for this week
  4. Scripts and checklists
  5. Failure modes
  6. When to get more help
  7. Practice plan
  8. Honest limits

Soft Margins

Ask the Unsaid

One question about this title. Tease, do not spoil.

About the author

David E. Sproule

David E. Sproule

Writes and builds from Edmonton, Alberta. Sproule Lit workshop drafts and Phyllux Tech, local first: files as masters, honest length, and tools people can use on a hard Tuesday.

david@phyllux.com | Coming soon