by Margot | Jul 2, 2011 | the writing process
I’ve worked on revisions for ever–for so long I hardly remember what it’s like to create something fresh. This week, though, I forced myself to put the revisions aside and work on a new project. At first, all I felt was drained. At first I feared...
by Margot | Jun 17, 2011 | the writing process
photo What if the writing’s on the wall…a portent of doom…but you can’t read it? Some say a death knell is tolling for publishing as we’ve known it–that the writing is on the wall, whether we can read it or not. Part of me panics at...
by Margot | Jun 11, 2011 | the writing process
Losing an illusion makes you wiser than finding a truth. ~Ludwig Börne Maybe that’s true, but it still makes me sad. After all, living in a dream world is pretty nice. I remember when I first began writing, I harbored the illusion that I’d be a...
by Margot | Jun 3, 2011 | the writing process
I’ve tried to keep from being jealous when I hear about others having great success with their writing. I suppose it’s a human trait (how many times have I heard people say “She’s so beautiful–I hate her”) but it makes no logical...
by Margot | May 26, 2011 | the writing process
“Writing is an act of faith, not a trick of grammar.” – E.B. White photo I’m on a writing retreat this week, taking a leap of faith.
by Margot | May 16, 2011 | the writing process
Dear Mr. Critique Guy, When I agreed to exchange pages with you, I know I said I wanted an in-depth edit. I know I said I wanted you to be straight with me. I said that thing about not pulling your punches because I’m tough. I think I strutted a little at that...
