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No.
and this is why.
If something isn't working by page 20 (3-4 days in), it's the wrong idea and I move on.
And my partner and I handle drafts this way:
Come up with a loose story and tight characters, people you understand before the first word is written, then place them in the middle of a story and let them dictate the action.
1st draft, from the gut & groin - fast, sloppy and passionate
2nd Draft from the heart - make sure characters speak, act and react appropriately for their situation
3rd Draft and beyond is head work - this is where spelling, punctuation, sentence structure and the "nuts and bolts" of the craft is applied.
Thinking a first draft should come out perfect is unrealistic and thinking your first draft IS perfect is delusional.
A writer writes.
Writing is rewriting.
Hope this helps.
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