Comments on: Let It Go

By: Lauren @ Pure Text

Lauren @ Pure Text — Sat, 13 Feb 2016 20:23:37 +0000

I retweeted this. I remember when I realized writers have a process and, what’s more, that each is different.

As a freelance editor and proofreader, I love that you mentioned working with your editors. It’s an important part of the process–all outside feedback is–though writers should, in my opinion, hold off on seeking it out at first.

Will bookmark.

Thanks,
Lauren I. Ruiz

By: Barbara Lorna Hudson

Barbara Lorna Hudson — Wed, 20 Jan 2016 14:41:11 +0000

Useful interesting stuff. Thank you. One of my own problems is editing too much as I go along, and so losing impetus.

By: Charity Norman

Charity Norman — Tue, 29 Dec 2015 01:49:47 +0000

I’m about to begin a major edit, and found your article at the right moment. I especially like: “In the first draft you are telling yourself the story. In the second you are making sure that the whole book supports that story, taking out any dead wood.” Thank you for the reminder that I’m not alone!

By: Lynne Rees

Lynne Rees — Wed, 02 Dec 2015 11:37:20 +0000

Really enjoyed your insights – and it’s a reminder for me to reflect and articulate on my own process as I start work on a new kind of book (for me) too. Thank you!

By: Suzanne M. Brazil

Suzanne M. Brazil — Tue, 01 Dec 2015 01:41:04 +0000

Wonderful insight! I just finished a blog post about “getting closer” and stumbled upon this essay on your process. The blog post was in part a diversion from having to open my office door to try and tame the wild manuscript I purposely left alone for five days over the holiday. I will grab my whip and chair and get back to work keeping your words of wisdom for inspiration!