this was so affirming to read, especially to see someone else also doubt the old advice that if you're bored writing it your reader will be bored reading it. work is work, and it IS hard sometimes! really appreciate you sharing this.
thank you so much for reading, hadeer! <3 and YES, seriously! I like to think writing is worthwhile in spite or even because of the boredom and frustration, alongside the moments of joy and freedom.
"the pain won’t bleed through. It doesn’t set the tone for the next book you write, and it won’t impact the reader’s experience." So reassuring. thanks for sharing this, Allison! <3
I really needed to read this, as my current drafts (both) are so difficult and haven’t been easy in ages. I love seeing that you too know about the magical cookie scenes! One of my favorite ways to think about those scenes, lol
I'm sorry you're struggling with uncooperative drafts!! I hope they are kinder to you soon, but even if not, as long as you feel the work is worth doing, you can still produce something beautiful <3
this was so affirming to read, especially to see someone else also doubt the old advice that if you're bored writing it your reader will be bored reading it. work is work, and it IS hard sometimes! really appreciate you sharing this.
thank you so much for reading, hadeer! <3 and YES, seriously! I like to think writing is worthwhile in spite or even because of the boredom and frustration, alongside the moments of joy and freedom.
"the pain won’t bleed through. It doesn’t set the tone for the next book you write, and it won’t impact the reader’s experience." So reassuring. thanks for sharing this, Allison! <3
you're so welcome!! <3
This gave me so much hope!
I’m so glad!! <3 Thank you for reading!
I really needed to read this, as my current drafts (both) are so difficult and haven’t been easy in ages. I love seeing that you too know about the magical cookie scenes! One of my favorite ways to think about those scenes, lol
I'm sorry you're struggling with uncooperative drafts!! I hope they are kinder to you soon, but even if not, as long as you feel the work is worth doing, you can still produce something beautiful <3
Thank you!! That’s a great way of looking at it