Author To Author’s Newsletter
December 18, 2013
Writing & Publishing Tips
Are you a perfectionist?
All authors put quite a bit of hard work into their books. Many hours are spent doing vigorous research, writing, and then rewriting. Editing, and then revising. Then there are the times when simply deleting and starting all over again seems like the best idea.
Some of us are never quite satisfied with our work. I have found this to be true with my current work in progress, To Be Loved.
This novel was due to be released on December 26, 2013. I have cancelled the release date as I am not entirely satisfied with the finished product. Despite the editing, revising, and polished novel that stares back at me on my laptop screen, there is a pressing feeling inside of me that something is just not right.
This is because...I am a perfectionist.
I am rarely satisfied with the end product and quite regularly feel that something could have been better.
This lovely personality trait acts as a hindrance in my role as a writer.
Why?
Because there is no such thing as perfection.
So, I am telling you all, as writers, not to do what I do. How's that for advice?!
My current plan is to spend the holiday break going over my manuscript, in the hope that I will find that elusive "something" that I feel is missing. I have set myself a deadline and if I do not feel the finished product has reached it's final stage of perfection by that time then I must simply surrender to the obvious fact that it is complete, despite my worries.
At that point publication will take place.
If you too are a perfectionist, I suggest you do the same. Have a beta reader or two check it out and then make a decision.
If we all waited for perfection, nothing would ever be accomplished.
By Author to Author Member and Contributor, Andrea Goodson. You can learn more about Andrea on her website, www.andreagoodson.wordpress.com
Exciting News for Author to Author Group Members
Lindsey Gray's Christmas Short Now Available
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December to Remember Giveaway
You can also join Lindsey Gray in her December to Remember Giveaway that runs now through December 23rd! Don't miss it, there are 40 books up for grabs! http://lindsey-gray.blogspot.com/2013/12/december-to-remember-40-ebook-giveaway.html?zx=bef8a3908db3a876
Enjoy a Free Christmas Story
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Indie Book Fair
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Innocence Now Available
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