Hi friends, A quick pep talk: Shit’s tough right now. And crazy. I want to tell you to keep the faith, whatever that might mean for you, whatever you might have faith in: your family, your art, your love, the earth beneath your feet, some sort of higher power. Whatever it is, take a moment right now and, ever so slightly, recalibrate your relationship with it. Recognize it. Remember what you love. Hold onto it every single day.
I so needed this, thank you. I tend to write in huge bursts and then feel overwhelmed about returning to revise and proceed. this really feels like a great pep talk to read each time.
THIS... "The entire process of creating a book is one big conversation with the world. Writing is when I figure out what I want to say to the world, and revising is when I figure out the best way to say it."
I'm in deep revision mode for my memoir right now, and I find this really inspiring. Great perspective. Thank you Jami!
I think every writer wonders: am I doing this thing right? Is this the right way? And I think the answer is yes. Whatever way you’re doing it, is right for you. Just keep giving it your all. Great tips on the revision process.
Late to the whole asking a question bit, but I had question about tense. Present or Past? I used to always write in past and in fact was bothered by books that wrote in the present but now my current WIP was written in present tense for the most part. Is there a preferred tense? That is easier for the reader or more attractive to agent/editor in your opinion? My WIP is fiction. I finished the first draft and am starting revisions thinking getting the tense straight should be a big one. Thank you.
I am saving your words for when I need a pep talk in the dark hours of revision. Thanks a bunch.
I so needed this, thank you. I tend to write in huge bursts and then feel overwhelmed about returning to revise and proceed. this really feels like a great pep talk to read each time.
THIS... "The entire process of creating a book is one big conversation with the world. Writing is when I figure out what I want to say to the world, and revising is when I figure out the best way to say it."
I'm in deep revision mode for my memoir right now, and I find this really inspiring. Great perspective. Thank you Jami!
This is so helpful. Thank you!
I think every writer wonders: am I doing this thing right? Is this the right way? And I think the answer is yes. Whatever way you’re doing it, is right for you. Just keep giving it your all. Great tips on the revision process.
Late to the whole asking a question bit, but I had question about tense. Present or Past? I used to always write in past and in fact was bothered by books that wrote in the present but now my current WIP was written in present tense for the most part. Is there a preferred tense? That is easier for the reader or more attractive to agent/editor in your opinion? My WIP is fiction. I finished the first draft and am starting revisions thinking getting the tense straight should be a big one. Thank you.