on laborious weeks and a boatload of self-doubt...
i don't think i ever want to look at a computer screen again...
after 30 hours of mindnumbing work, i have completed a 26-page, first draft manuscript for my creative writing seminar. the story, which i've entitled The Patriarchs won't be posted until it has been thoroughly revised--in part becuase its so fucking long, but predominately becuase i worry that no one will like it. although the story is a far cry from being finished, i can't possibly relate that wonderful feeling of productivity i experienced upon the completion of the draft. 26 pages. the longest work of fiction i've ever completed. hopefully, after taking the advice of a number of my professors, i can turn this into a competitive manuscript submission for my MFA applications.
on a hopeful note, my seminar leader recently sent me the following:
Will,
Your editorial comments on "Bethlehem PA" are superb. A+ work.
You expressed yourself so clearly and argued persuasively for important
changes. You have genuine editorial skills.
All best,
James Wilcox
Robert Penn Warren Professor
Director of Creative Writing
Louisiana State University
perhaps i could give editing a try? god i hate thinking about the future.
nothing more.
after 30 hours of mindnumbing work, i have completed a 26-page, first draft manuscript for my creative writing seminar. the story, which i've entitled The Patriarchs won't be posted until it has been thoroughly revised--in part becuase its so fucking long, but predominately becuase i worry that no one will like it. although the story is a far cry from being finished, i can't possibly relate that wonderful feeling of productivity i experienced upon the completion of the draft. 26 pages. the longest work of fiction i've ever completed. hopefully, after taking the advice of a number of my professors, i can turn this into a competitive manuscript submission for my MFA applications.
on a hopeful note, my seminar leader recently sent me the following:
Will,
Your editorial comments on "Bethlehem PA" are superb. A+ work.
You expressed yourself so clearly and argued persuasively for important
changes. You have genuine editorial skills.
All best,
James Wilcox
Robert Penn Warren Professor
Director of Creative Writing
Louisiana State University
perhaps i could give editing a try? god i hate thinking about the future.
nothing more.