The first draft is raw material.
The final draft is as BEST you can make a work.
Perfect is a moving target for writers!
The work is as best we can make it.
Sometimes—we can revisit it and add!
But is a work perfect?
No.
-JBHarris
Day 21: Perfection
writing time
Critics, Critiques, & Commentary: Part 2
Critiques are detailed analyses. It’s how people discuss a work or body of work.
Critiques are always going to be subjective. And these are what make (or break!) writing community–and writers!
All art is subjective. In that subjective space, all matter of conversation, and discussion occurs! Don’t shy from the discussion. Don’t recoil from the discussion!
One of the best parts of criticism is critique! Trading ideas, pulling apart the authors own thought, finding application in your life and the world around you?
Yes.
Engage in critique! Ask questions! Get inspiration. Start group chats and follow your favorite authors on Twitter or Instagram!
Engage to get encouragement.
You got this. Keep going.
-JBHarris
Day 17: Epizukis
One of the things which push writers to say something meaningful is (frankly) we want it to age well! We want to say something which matters!
In order for it to matter to the world, it has to matter to us first.
-JBHarris
Day 16: Reverberate
One of the things which push writers to say something meaningful is (frankly) we want it to age well! We want to say something which matters!
In order for it to matter to the world, it has to matter to us first.
-JBHarris
Day 9: Fandoms
You must be your own first fan!
In the ruckus of criticism and doubt you need to have a depth within you to be your first fan!
You must be able to cheer YOU on before anyone else can…or will.
-JBHarris
Day 8: Remind
At my lowest point: there was writing.
At my highest point: there was writing.
This craft has been an anchor and a grace.
The story—your story!—needs to be put somewhere.
-JBHarris
Day 6: Reveal
Some of your best work will come from things you may have to wrestle with, or have wrestled with.
In the possible wreckage of those things, are the most amazing things.
In the ruins…is the remarkable.
-JBHarris
Day 4: Purpose
What is the reason why you write? What do you hope to find, mine, or share with the world? Will you answer these questions, you have found your purpose. Every time you pick up a pen, or sit at your keyboard, you are fulfilling just that.
-JBHarris
Day 2: Trust The Process
Writing is bumpy!
Writing is messy!
Writing is a process!
You must decide how bad you want to complete what you start! A draft is a draft is a draft!
Write 10 minutes a day or 10 pages a day—trust the process!
-JBHarris
I AM A WRITER 2023
This series makes its triumphant return for 2023!
I am excited for January 11! There will be tips, tricks, and support to keep going.
WE ARE GOING TO RUN AT IT!
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