We write quite differently, which is not to say 'wrong' in either sense. I can appreciate that agony over rewriting and editing and process and then being content, sometimes joyous at the outcome. I tend to wing it, rip out a piece and throw it to the wind and see what catches. As I said, neither wrong, neither right, but that is what makes the world turn, and life worth living.
I don't know if I should say this... as I might be encouraging your perfectionism (!!!) but I have been a professional editor/writer for 30 years and I have a tip for you. Of course, you may do this already. My tip is to print the final version on paper and reread. It's an old-school method but it has value :)
I have a very similar writing process. Eerily so, maybe. I have tried to just write and let words flow, but I’ve come to realize that it’s better to lean in than resist.
Thanks Melanie! Most of my writing is longer form essays, but once in a while I'm moved to compose something shorter. Thanks for reading and commenting!
We write quite differently, which is not to say 'wrong' in either sense. I can appreciate that agony over rewriting and editing and process and then being content, sometimes joyous at the outcome. I tend to wing it, rip out a piece and throw it to the wind and see what catches. As I said, neither wrong, neither right, but that is what makes the world turn, and life worth living.
I don't know if I should say this... as I might be encouraging your perfectionism (!!!) but I have been a professional editor/writer for 30 years and I have a tip for you. Of course, you may do this already. My tip is to print the final version on paper and reread. It's an old-school method but it has value :)
I have done that in the past. I also read a final draft aloud to my wife. Thanks for the tip!
Yes reading aloud is another good practice :)
Loved the reflection and your very sweet, kind words. I’m so happy we have been friends for so long. Love you, Yeffy!
I have a very similar writing process. Eerily so, maybe. I have tried to just write and let words flow, but I’ve come to realize that it’s better to lean in than resist.
Thanks Melanie! Most of my writing is longer form essays, but once in a while I'm moved to compose something shorter. Thanks for reading and commenting!