As Thanksgiving approaches, I’m reflecting on how thankful I am for everyone who has the courage to write. Every book or blog starts with someone who is willing to share with readers. As an avid reader who has drawn much inspiration and encouragement from books and blogs, I want to say thank you.
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Autumn is a beautiful season of trees shedding leaves. Some of those leaves are so pretty, it’s amazing the trees have dropped them. You’d think they would want to keep them on display till the end of the season. The red leaves are my favorites. I don’t see them often, and I think they’re remarkable.
Just as trees let go of beautiful leaves, writers can let go of beautifully written sections of their book if those sections don’t serve the overall story. It’s part of the self-editing process that comes after writing your first draft. This process may include the difficult decision to remove some of your carefully crafted paragraphs if they no longer serve the focus of your book. And possibly replace them with something new.
Continue reading “Autumn Lesson for Writers: Let Go and Keep What Matters Most”Like Autumn Leaves, Your Writing Can Change Too
One of the beautiful things about fall is how the leaves change colors in such unique ways. No two leaves are the same, but they all reflect the beauty of fall.
Just like fall leaves, writing can take on different hues. Your first draft can look one way. As you begin to shape your story, your writing style might change. And that’s good. It means you’re growing, your story is taking shape, and transformation is happening.
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Janet Eriksson 