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Brianne Hogan's avatar

I’m also learning that fast doesn’t always mean better. It rarely does in other facets of life — why would writing be any different? I suppose it’s the satisfaction of getting something “done” so we have something to show, and perhaps sell… but at what cost? This is what I struggle with. Thanks for sharing!

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Kern Carter's avatar

What's the cost is exactly right. And is it worth it...

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David Perlmutter's avatar

"You have something here, but it’s not fully baked.” A book is not a cake!....Why do they use this weird and coded language?

I'll admit that I was like that trying to start out, but rejections told me they weren't ready for me yet. Will they ever be?

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Kern Carter's avatar

They may never be, David. But if you are, it really doesn't matter. The story will find a way.

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Samira's avatar

This is exactly what I'm dealing with right now! After three+ years of writing feverishly the way you described, I'm taking a break and trying to figure out to restructure everything. The problem with brilliance is that it craves acknowledgement, good to know that I'm not alone 😅

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