Your first draft is meant to be messy, a "living, breathing beast". It is a place where you let your subconscious lead and spontaneity thrives.
When emotions like anxiety or fear feel overwhelming and "wild," the first step to control is identification. Tame It!
Using affect labeling —literally writing down, "I feel [emotion] because [trigger]"—helps untangle complex feelings . Your first draft is meant to be messy,