Working under pressure doesn’t always get results. Fear is behind everything that doesn’t work out. You’re not emotionally ready to write this particular story. Go deep into the vein, rather than trying to stretch it out. Maybe you haven’t done the research - you haven’t answered the questions The sooner that you recognize it, you can cut your losses and move on Here are my notes from Jacquelyn’s workshop: The primary reasons writers don’t finish: I consider her an intregal part of this book.Īnd now that I’m struggling with book two, hearing her talk “Finish the Book” was immensely helpful. When my publisher updated the cover to show the book’s finalist awards, her quote was featured on the front. Prior to publication, she graciously gave me a blurb. I took her praise to heart and kept writing. Her advice was just what a writer needed. Years ago, Jacquelyn Mitchard critiqued the opening of my novel, In the Context of Love, when it was an early draft. Fortunately I met up again with one of my literary heroes at Springfed Arts Lost Lake Writer’s Retreat in October, who gave me the encouragement and inspiration I needed. Did you know 97% of books started are never finished? I am fortunate to have finished and published one book, but I’m beginning to worry that the next may never be done.
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