Of course, I start this potentially epiphanous post with mere moments before I have to head to school to pick my son up from band practice–but:

A friend responded to a ‘woe is me–and so is my writing’ email by pointing out that the problems in my manuscript could be a result of my problems in real life. Which is to say, until I confront my demons, either in text or in person, I won’t be able to write a good story.

Gave me a lot to think about. And I think she’s right.

So I am planning on analyzing my issues EVEN MORE THAN I DO NOW (if possible) to write the best I can.

Or, at the very least, my characters will struggle through their problems, leaving me with a good ms.

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