Fav quote: You write to communicate to the hearts and minds of others what is burning inside you; we edit to let the fire show through the smoke. -Arthur Plotnik
“A good editor, far from coercing and limiting writers, helps to draw them out and coax them into producing something truly worth reading.” -Anissa Gray. #ACES2021Online
“Being wrong about one thing is not a reflection of your knowledge as a whole OR your worth as a person.” -great advice from the Imposter Syndrome talk at #ACES2021Online
Lots of useful tips in 'Taming the Inner Perfectionist', but I think most useful of all was the validation that none of us are perfect - and that's okay. Some lovely chat with other attendees, too. #ACES2021online
What if I still can’t focus?
*Turn off your phone
*Divide tasks to focus on only one thing: one page, one paragraph, one sentence
*Make a list: transfer thoughts to paper or an app
*Build in time for breaks
*Accept that every day won’t be the most productive
#ACES2021Online
We all know the writer who says: “My audience will understand the big words i use.” @meperl In reply smiles, “yes your readers will, but wouldnt you like some more?” great line! #ACES2021Online