There is no magic formula, no secret, no trick that'll have you finish a book in the blink of an eye. There will be days when the words will come easily and there will be days when it'll be like pulling teeth. It doesn't change once you are agented or published. Enjoy writing. Finish stuff. Get feedback. You can be an amazing writer. You can get published. It takes a lot of hard work, there will be sacrifices, the struggle won't end with you signing a contract. But if it's what you want and you're motivated enough you can do it. Really. I wouldn't fib about this. - from Steph Bowe's blog
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
"Writing Is Hard for Everyone"
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Well, we have to keep believing this. Even when--especially when--we think it's not true.
I used to keep posted above my desk a collection of index cards with quotes from famous writers on the nature of writing.
Max Perkins (his letters to writers are amazing) said something to the effect that if you're having a hard time with a novel, it's a good sign. So maybe the converse is true.
The simple truth! I like it.
:-)
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