theatlantic:

mcnallyjackson:

This is the first page of a handwritten draft of Infinite Jest. Found it on the website of draft, which is a new & exciting journal about the writing process: “mechanics, techniques, approaches, triumphs, failures, concussive frustration—everything that goes into crafting a publishable piece of creative writing through revision.” More here.

Behind every great work, there is an ink-stained piece of notebook paper.