creation
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A Rough Draft Just Has to Exist
(Alternate title: “That writing advice you hear all the time? Probably true.”) You’ve probably heard the saying, “Don’t let the perfect be the enemy of the good.” Well, what I need to hear is: “Don’t let the perfect be the enemy of the done.” As they say, “you can’t edit a blank page.” Unfortunately, one… Continue reading
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Work(s) in Progress
Like a good many writers, I haven’t always been the best at completing projects. As a kid I did the thing where I would crack open a brand new notebook and get a page or two down of an exciting new idea. Once I transitioned to writing on a computer, I repeated the process digitally,… Continue reading
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Show me all the behind the scenes.
Art is far more than a finished product (and writing those words makes me question both the “finished” part and the “product” part, but I digress). I have always enjoyed hearing fellow creatives talk about their processes. I love hearing how other writers work, of course, and have attended many a reading, workshop, and seminar,… Continue reading
Elizabeth Gootzeit 