how your drafting process changes

I'm getting pretty close to the end of writing the first draft of The Eternal Night Soiree. My characters are still not exactly where they need to be for the book to end...

But they are partying in a vampire's lair and trying to steal two vampire souls for the Soul Switcher in order to get the clue they need to move on to their final challenge. And, now, I've started toying with the idea of ending the book before that final challenge, and having book two start with that.

Regardless, I've noticed a lot of differences between writing The Protectress and Night Soiree. Especially in the first draft stage.

My first Protectress draft was a disaster (before I realized why outlines are necessary). My second draft, was spent adding SO MUCH CONTENT. All the backstory and stuff I needed to know but also maybe not share.

So, for Night Soiree, I didn't want to leave anything out of the first draft. It seems like making it way too long and having way too much detail is easier for the editing process and for future drafts.

I'll be able to put this theory to the test soon when it's time for a second draft!

What do you think: have you noticed how your drafting evolves with each book?!