If you're writing out your draft with a pencil, this is especially true. I drafted for about a week. I wrote when I had time. The result? My hand was hurting, but I still continued to write.
This is something that you don't want to do often. When I was drafting, I used a regular pencil. What I recommend is a mechanical pencil, especially the ones with a thick grip. It prevents sliding, so your grip does not have to be too hard. It's much easier to write with it.
Also, take breaks every once in a while and stretch out your hands. If your hand hurts a lot, wait until the next day to write more and busy yourself with something else.
If you're using the computer to draft, then every ten or fifteen minutes, take your eyes off the screen and stare off to somewhere far, like out of a window. Every hour, take a ten minute stretch break. Don't forget to eat and drink!
The picture below is some stretch breaks. It's for kids- but trust me, it works! My favorites are the flex wrist backwards and hands to the floor. It helps my wrists and mind feel refreshed.
Find a spot where you can write the most. For me, it's at a desk. For others, it may be on a couch, in a park, or in their bedroom. Find your place!
Another thing that might help with drafting is music. It might help you get in the mood or clear your mind.
When you're drafting, don't be discouraged by how short or how bad the story seems. Just keep on writing. During the revising stage, you can make the necessary changes.
Good luck with drafting! Check out my other posts too.
~The Nocturnal Writer
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