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Sunday, June 4

Writer's Weekly Question #18:





Writer's Weekly Question #18:
Have you ever had an experience where someone tried to trick you into believing that something big was about to happen to your writing, when in fact, they were taking you on what could be a huge ride? This can include a contest, an agent, a publisher, or anyone.

Yes, I do it to myself, every time I finish a poem or a short story. Then, because I know better these days, I file said oeuvre away for a week or ten and then reread. That's the real revelation. I can see in the clear light of day the piece isn't anywhere near as good as first imagined. Into the circular file it goes...

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1 comment:

Loretta said...

Hi Will!

Thank you for visiting my blog (Life with Lupus) and your thoughtful comment.
I am so happy to find your blogs.
Now I need to figure out how to get alerts when you update...

:)
Loretta

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