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Feedback

August 12, 2018September 21, 2018 Abigail GrimesLeave a comment

Me: I brought you some chicken wings Random: Another feedback session, huh? Me: (pouting) I wasn't hungry anyway

Posted in Musings, Musings on Editing, Musings on Rejection, Musings on WritingTagged #amediting, #amlistening, #amwriting, #feedback, constructive criticism, learning, sharing, writerslife

Redacted

July 2, 2018 Abigail Grimes4 Comments

So, my WIP is all but complete and there is this little voice in the back of my mind saying, "Grimes....you know your mother cannot read this, right?" It was actually my brother's voice and he was saying, "I can't wait to read your book, but you're gonna have to redact all the sex parts." [...]

Posted in Musings on EditingTagged #amediting, #amwriting, #WIP, am redacting, censorship, family, love scenes, redacted, steamy

Round Two Edits

July 1, 2018 Abigail GrimesLeave a comment

Technically Round 2 and 3 edits - but who's counting? Oh yeah, me!

Posted in Musings on EditingTagged #amediting, #amwriting, #editing, am drinking, country living, firepits, happy, wine

Done!

May 15, 2018May 20, 2018 Abigail Grimes2 Comments

Me to Myself: I told you I'd get it done

Posted in Musings, Musings on EditingTagged #amediting, #amwriting, #nanowrimo, #WIP, sharingiscaring, writerslife

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It can be a little overwhelming to keep pace with the "write every day" ideology. It took me a moment to realize that a writer's work is not just putting words in the page. While that is definitely an important part of it, it is also doing research, it's editing, it's spending countless hours formatting - and reformatting, and it's also taking a moment or two to formulate concepts, characters, and emotions. Once I truly realized that, the guilt I had been feeling for not writing on any particular day began to dissipate. Not to say that it's not a struggle sometimes, but I am learning not to be so hard on myself. Take a moment to value all of the things you do as a writer that don't necessarily involve putting pen to paper. That's work. Lastly, and most importantly, don't neglect your imagination machine. If it needs to recharge, take the time. Stop, and stare out the window. Who knows, you might see something that will spark a whole new adventure. #writerslife #writersofinstagram #dreamchasing
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