In case you missed it, earlier this month, I published a piece about how I’m preparing for my next novel revision with my agent, as well as what I’ve learned about honoring the body and the original vision of my book. I also filmed a video chat about some strange things that happened at the country club where I worked last year, how the club has been a lifeline for me, and why I think it's high time I moved on. (This one is for paid subscribers as it gives a lot of personal details but I hope you will consider upgrading your membership. Your support means the world to me!)
For this month’s subscriber video, I’m sharing my writing and revision process—the lessons I’ve learned, what I’d do differently, and what I’d tell my past self. I LOVE talking about process, so I hope you enjoy this little chat.
In this video, I discuss:
Overcoming process obsession (if you know, you know)
First draft expectations and how to overcome them
Outlining vs. discovery writing
How your feelings about the work don’t determine the value of it
Writing from different points of view
My experience with beta readers and getting novel feedback
Taking breaks between drafts and more!
If you are struggling with your novel or the writer’s life in general — this one is for you. <3
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