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PatB
I haven't tried to write my own fiction really and your descriptions here of it waking you up to get at an idea, or to constantly have the story and plot on the mind, fascinating. I don't think I could do that. I am trying to get creative with poetry, with everything kind of geared to addiction, mental health and spirituality
posted by
WileyJohn
on May 10, 2012 at 8:30 PM
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...and that's why there are writing coaches and developmental editors...
...so you can get fresh eyes on a piece, and they don't have to be yours.
"A work of art is never finished, only abandoned."
posted by
Ciel
on May 10, 2012 at 11:17 AM
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yes and I am doing another edit on Tom Ugly. It just doesn't
come alive to me and I don't seem able to make it. Sigh!I can't feel the pain. I understand that sinking feeling when you read something and realize you would never buy this if someone else wrote it.
posted by
Kabu
on May 10, 2012 at 9:32 AM
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Pat
I remember it well...But I haven't done any writing in a long time. (I really can't count my Blogit blurbs, LOL). 
posted by
Nautikos
on May 10, 2012 at 9:17 AM
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Well Pat I am reading a book the third in a series Arthur says it is brilliant and occasionally asks what is happening. I usually reply 'I don't know.I just cannot remember the characters, everyone says it is brilliant but it is filled with gore and mythical play. Perhaps my brain is not suited to such strange interplay. Probably best to stick to one's knitting. Yes we are not our best own critics, I think a period of absence is as good as anything and then think your worst enemy wrote it.
posted by
C_C_T
on May 10, 2012 at 8:44 AM
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