There are a few things that annoy me in my writing. One of them is the way I write first drafts. Should every sentence begin with a “he”, “she”, or a character’s name. It seems terribly uncreative to me.
The problem arises when I start revisions. Let’s be real here, I hate revising as much as the next person. It is a necessary evil. However, as I go through my (usually splendid) writing, I find this common thread. Stupid names and pronouns.
I’m trying to find coping mechanisms, but it’s difficult when a small child clearly conveys his opinions and stories better than I do.
I know we’ve all been through it, but in reality it still hurts. I’m trying to be better, but feel as though I’ve regressed.
How about you? Do you have any weird writing habits you wish you could kick? I’d love to hear your stories about them.
As time is short today, I’ll leave you with one last thought. What fun would writing be if we didn’t grow during the process?
Hmm… I know I’ll be pondering that one all night long.
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