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Right vs First and the necessity of format

Apr 26, 2010 12:52

A couple of things to mention today but not a lot of time to do so. Lunch break ends shortly, and I have a half-hour to finish my own work before training one of the new people. Perhaps I should wait until tomorrow? NO! For this morning was a great morning. Not in terms of word count, but in terms of revelation ( Read more... )

eureka, revision, seventh sacrifice, writer's block, format

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elizabethpoole April 27 2010, 16:51:42 UTC

I totally agree there’s a difference between “sucky first draft” and “first draft not headed in the right direction”. Writers if they are paying attention can feel the difference too. I have started books out in the wrong place, and the entire first chapter felt wrong. Off. Not just crappy, but like a rock in my shoe. Once I figured out how to start the book properly, things feel into place. I am glad you figure this out so early!

Yes 250K, they will absolutely love it. ;)