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Matt Cyr's avatar

All of this rang true in so many ways, like listening to a perfect piece of music. Incredible timing too. I finished my manuscript in October and I’ve been laboring through my rewriting and revision plans for 2025. I now feel far better equipped to build a better plan. Sincere thanks for sharing this. Subscribed.

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Toby Litt's avatar

Thank you. I hope it's useful company.

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Mariella Hunt's avatar

I finished a draft of the third book for my series this year hoping to publish it but it wound up being longer than the first two so, I will spend some more time editing it - perhaps a spring release - plans are always good!

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Elyse Cregar's avatar

There are so many quotables in your piece! I’m going to save for future reference. Thank you!

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Mariella Hunt's avatar

This is a fantastic post. Hemingway was definitely a character!

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Aesthetic Nomads's avatar

When started working on our book Aesthetic Nomads, Reinhilde, my wife, suggested I'd write more than just the preface and the vignettes that go with every episode. I told her that if I'd fall back in love with writing, she'd hate me for it.

That she'd be jealous.

Because I know that writing is a mistress that robs you of your mind, your time, and your means.

I'm starting to collect info for a family novel in the new year. I'll be obsessed by it. I will offend the people I'll write about. I will neglect my wife.

Which brings me to the 10th point: A Thick Skin

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According to Mimi's avatar

Brilliant motivation and encouragement to not let the words escape being written. Thank you.

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Michael Mohr's avatar

100% true. Writers need time to write, time to observe and time to revise.

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Henry Madaga's avatar

So simply, but properly and beautifulky said!

Wow.

Thank you Toby 🥳

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