For me, my ability to cut whole scenes, chapters, and storylines is my writing superpower. I know not many people are willing to kill their darlings and I’ve proved myself over and over that I can. I think it’s the excitement of bringing out the best of my story that pulls me through.
I ended up here after reading about your long way to publishing. I’m starting my trad journey and it’s uplifting to see that, as we say in Spanish, quien la sigue, la consigue (if you keep at it you’ll get there).
Oh, and good luck with your publishing journey! My #1 piece of advice (very similar to others) is don't give up! Most do, so just keep trying and getting better and trying again!
Thanks! I love the motto "keep showing up when most people quit." And I love the idea of getting better at trying! That sounds like a way less threatening goal!
Ah you are one of the lucky ones that can do it naturally! I enjoy cutting too, but every once in a while it’ll be painful because it’s too pretty to cut. It really helps when an in-house reader or editor makes an inline suggestion for me—much harder for me to see it for myself sometimes…
Hey Marisa!
For me, my ability to cut whole scenes, chapters, and storylines is my writing superpower. I know not many people are willing to kill their darlings and I’ve proved myself over and over that I can. I think it’s the excitement of bringing out the best of my story that pulls me through.
I ended up here after reading about your long way to publishing. I’m starting my trad journey and it’s uplifting to see that, as we say in Spanish, quien la sigue, la consigue (if you keep at it you’ll get there).
Your novel sounds exciting! Good luck!
Oh, and good luck with your publishing journey! My #1 piece of advice (very similar to others) is don't give up! Most do, so just keep trying and getting better and trying again!
Thanks! I love the motto "keep showing up when most people quit." And I love the idea of getting better at trying! That sounds like a way less threatening goal!
Ah you are one of the lucky ones that can do it naturally! I enjoy cutting too, but every once in a while it’ll be painful because it’s too pretty to cut. It really helps when an in-house reader or editor makes an inline suggestion for me—much harder for me to see it for myself sometimes…