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How To Remain Patient With Your Favourite Author While You Wait For Their Next Book To Come Out

It is not easy waiting for your favourite author to bring out their next book.

After binge reading all their books, fangirling them by email and social media, all you can do is sit and wait for their next offering.

This agonising waiting period will involve some serious finger drumming, a lot of social media stalking and you forcing yourself to enjoy other books…written by other authors – gasp!

You will find yourself saying things like “how long does it take to write a book eh?” and “what is she / he doing…seriously it has been MONTHS!” 

And then that empty feeling inside you sets in. It is going to be a long and cruel wait.

Your literary pain will intensify when your favourite author sends you a newsletter with either a small taster of their next book. For noting: their next book will sound AMAZING and may even leave you gasping.

Or they let you know that they will have some important news on their book very soon – can someone actually define this time period?

I get that these newsletters are an important marketing tool, but they can be torturous to an author’s biggest fan.

Here is how to have patience during this challenging time:

Have faith in your favourite author and their book writing abilities. They will deliver on that next book!
Don’t believe everything you read on social media. Just because their Twitter feed gives you the impression they are enjoying themselves / not writing their next book, it probably isn’t true. They will be beavering away behind the scenes…on that relaxing beach holiday! Sigh.
Focus on that special day in the future when their next book is launched. All your literary pain and suffering will go away in an instant as you log onto Amazon and see their next book twinkling at you.
A regular tweet or two might not be a bad idea. It lets them know their reading fans are getting eager for their book and might encourage them to get a wriggle on!  Add some appropriate hashtags like #hurryup and #getoffthatsunloungerandwrite
Writing a book is hard so go easy on your favourite author. You only have to look at the tweets on Twitter under the #Writer hashtag to get an indication of how hard it is.
It’s tough being an author these days. Have some sympathy and try to picture them tearing themselves away from Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Netflix to write their next book.
Don’t think about stuff like whether or not their next book will be the last in the series or whether this next book will need a sequel. These things will just make your  book misery worse.
Try not to dwell on things like which characters will die in the next book and which characters will start a steamy romance. All will be revealed in due course.
Put as much pressure as you can on your book club for getting your fav author’s book read. This will give you a wonderful opportunity to read their book again. Let’s hope none of your fellow book club members disagree with you on the quality of your fav author’s book.
Hunt out fan fiction if available or write some yourself!  Rewrite those romance scenes that didn’t live up to your expectations or those fight scenes where the wrong character died. All of this will keep your literary love alive.
Reassure yourself with the following – your favourite author is taking their time to write you an amazing and brilliant book. Good things come to those who wait!

Take it easy and be patient!

Have a great day!

How To Remain Patient With Your Favourite Author While You Wait For Their Next Book To Come Out

It is not easy waiting for your favourite author to bring out their next book.

After binge reading all their books, fangirling them by email and social media, all you can do is sit and wait for their next offering.

This agonising waiting period will involve some serious finger drumming, a lot of social media stalking and you forcing yourself to enjoy other books…written by other authors – gasp!

You will find yourself saying things like “how long does it take to write a book eh?” and “what is she / he doing…seriously it has been MONTHS!” 

And then that empty feeling inside you sets in. It is going to be a long and cruel wait.

Your literary pain will intensify when your favourite author sends you a newsletter with either a small taster of their next book. For noting: their next book will sound AMAZING and may even leave you gasping.

Or they let you know that they will have some important news on their book very soon – can someone actually define this time period?

I get that these newsletters are an important marketing tool, but they can be torturous to an author’s biggest fan.

Here is how to have patience during this challenging time:

Have faith in your favourite author and their book writing abilities. They will deliver on that next book!
Don’t believe everything you read on social media. Just because their Twitter feed gives you the impression they are enjoying themselves / not writing their next book, it probably isn’t true. They will be beavering away behind the scenes…on that relaxing beach holiday! Sigh.
Focus on that special day in the future when their next book is launched. All your literary pain and suffering will go away in an instant as you log onto Amazon and see their next book twinkling at you.
A regular tweet or two might not be a bad idea. It lets them know their reading fans are getting eager for their book and might encourage them to get a wriggle on!  Add some appropriate hashtags like #hurryup and #getoffthatsunloungerandwrite
Writing a book is hard so go easy on your favourite author. You only have to look at the tweets on Twitter under the #Writer hashtag to get an indication of how hard it is.
It’s tough being an author these days. Have some sympathy and try to picture them tearing themselves away from Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Netflix to write their next book.
Don’t think about stuff like whether or not their next book will be the last in the series or whether this next book will need a sequel. These things will just make your  book misery worse.
Try not to dwell on things like which characters will die in the next book and which characters will start a steamy romance. All will be revealed in due course.
Put as much pressure as you can on your book club for getting your fav author’s book read. This will give you a wonderful opportunity to read their book again. Let’s hope none of your fellow book club members disagree with you on the quality of your fav author’s book.
Hunt out fan fiction if available or write some yourself!  Rewrite those romance scenes that didn’t live up to your expectations or those fight scenes where the wrong character died. All of this will keep your literary love alive.
Reassure yourself with the following – your favourite author is taking their time to write you an amazing and brilliant book. Good things come to those who wait!

Take it easy and be patient!

Have a great day!

How To Remain Patient With Your Favourite Author While You Wait For Their Next Book To Come Out

It is not easy waiting for your favourite author to bring out their next book.

After binge reading all their books, fangirling them by email and social media, all you can do is sit and wait for their next offering.

This agonising waiting period will involve some serious finger drumming, a lot of social media stalking and you forcing yourself to enjoy other books…written by other authors – gasp!

You will find yourself saying things like “how long does it take to write a book eh?” and “what is she / he doing…seriously it has been MONTHS!” 

And then that empty feeling inside you sets in. It is going to be a long and cruel wait.

Your literary pain will intensify when your favourite author sends you a newsletter with either a small taster of their next book. For noting: their next book will sound AMAZING and may even leave you gasping.

Or they let you know that they will have some important news on their book very soon – can someone actually define this time period?

I get that these newsletters are an important marketing tool, but they can be torturous to an author’s biggest fan.

Here is how to have patience during this challenging time:

Have faith in your favourite author and their book writing abilities. They will deliver on that next book!
Don’t believe everything you read on social media. Just because their Twitter feed gives you the impression they are enjoying themselves / not writing their next book, it probably isn’t true. They will be beavering away behind the scenes…on that relaxing beach holiday! Sigh.
Focus on that special day in the future when their next book is launched. All your literary pain and suffering will go away in an instant as you log onto Amazon and see their next book twinkling at you.
A regular tweet or two might not be a bad idea. It lets them know their reading fans are getting eager for their book and might encourage them to get a wriggle on!  Add some appropriate hashtags like #hurryup and #getoffthatsunloungerandwrite
Writing a book is hard so go easy on your favourite author. You only have to look at the tweets on Twitter under the #Writer hashtag to get an indication of how hard it is.
It’s tough being an author these days. Have some sympathy and try to picture them tearing themselves away from Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Netflix to write their next book.
Don’t think about stuff like whether or not their next book will be the last in the series or whether this next book will need a sequel. These things will just make your  book misery worse.
Try not to dwell on things like which characters will die in the next book and which characters will start a steamy romance. All will be revealed in due course.
Put as much pressure as you can on your book club for getting your fav author’s book read. This will give you a wonderful opportunity to read their book again. Let’s hope none of your fellow book club members disagree with you on the quality of your fav author’s book.
Hunt out fan fiction if available or write some yourself!  Rewrite those romance scenes that didn’t live up to your expectations or those fight scenes where the wrong character died. All of this will keep your literary love alive.
Reassure yourself with the following – your favourite author is taking their time to write you an amazing and brilliant book. Good things come to those who wait!

Take it easy and be patient!

Have a great day!

How To Remain Patient With Your Favourite Author While You Wait For Their Next Book To Come Out

It is not easy waiting for your favourite author to bring out their next book.

After binge reading all their books, fangirling them by email and social media, all you can do is sit and wait for their next offering.

This agonising waiting period will involve some serious finger drumming, a lot of social media stalking and you forcing yourself to enjoy other books…written by other authors – gasp!

You will find yourself saying things like “how long does it take to write a book eh?” and “what is she / he doing…seriously it has been MONTHS!” 

And then that empty feeling inside you sets in. It is going to be a long and cruel wait.

Your literary pain will intensify when your favourite author sends you a newsletter with either a small taster of their next book. For noting: their next book will sound AMAZING and may even leave you gasping.

Or they let you know that they will have some important news on their book very soon – can someone actually define this time period?

I get that these newsletters are an important marketing tool, but they can be torturous to an author’s biggest fan.

Here is how to have patience during this challenging time:

Have faith in your favourite author and their book writing abilities. They will deliver on that next book!
Don’t believe everything you read on social media. Just because their Twitter feed gives you the impression they are enjoying themselves / not writing their next book, it probably isn’t true. They will be beavering away behind the scenes…on that relaxing beach holiday! Sigh.
Focus on that special day in the future when their next book is launched. All your literary pain and suffering will go away in an instant as you log onto Amazon and see their next book twinkling at you.
A regular tweet or two might not be a bad idea. It lets them know their reading fans are getting eager for their book and might encourage them to get a wriggle on!  Add some appropriate hashtags like #hurryup and #getoffthatsunloungerandwrite
Writing a book is hard so go easy on your favourite author. You only have to look at the tweets on Twitter under the #Writer hashtag to get an indication of how hard it is.
It’s tough being an author these days. Have some sympathy and try to picture them tearing themselves away from Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Netflix to write their next book.
Don’t think about stuff like whether or not their next book will be the last in the series or whether this next book will need a sequel. These things will just make your  book misery worse.
Try not to dwell on things like which characters will die in the next book and which characters will start a steamy romance. All will be revealed in due course.
Put as much pressure as you can on your book club for getting your fav author’s book read. This will give you a wonderful opportunity to read their book again. Let’s hope none of your fellow book club members disagree with you on the quality of your fav author’s book.
Hunt out fan fiction if available or write some yourself!  Rewrite those romance scenes that didn’t live up to your expectations or those fight scenes where the wrong character died. All of this will keep your literary love alive.
Reassure yourself with the following – your favourite author is taking their time to write you an amazing and brilliant book. Good things come to those who wait!

Take it easy and be patient!

Have a great day!

How To Remain Patient With Your Favourite Author While You Wait For Their Next Book To Come Out

It is not easy waiting for your favourite author to bring out their next book.

After binge reading all their books, fangirling them by email and social media, all you can do is sit and wait for their next offering.

This agonising waiting period will involve some serious finger drumming, a lot of social media stalking and you forcing yourself to enjoy other books…written by other authors – gasp!

You will find yourself saying things like “how long does it take to write a book eh?” and “what is she / he doing…seriously it has been MONTHS!” 

And then that empty feeling inside you sets in. It is going to be a long and cruel wait.

Your literary pain will intensify when your favourite author sends you a newsletter with either a small taster of their next book. For noting: their next book will sound AMAZING and may even leave you gasping.

Or they let you know that they will have some important news on their book very soon – can someone actually define this time period?

I get that these newsletters are an important marketing tool, but they can be torturous to an author’s biggest fan.

Here is how to have patience during this challenging time:

Have faith in your favourite author and their book writing abilities. They will deliver on that next book!
Don’t believe everything you read on social media. Just because their Twitter feed gives you the impression they are enjoying themselves / not writing their next book, it probably isn’t true. They will be beavering away behind the scenes…on that relaxing beach holiday! Sigh.
Focus on that special day in the future when their next book is launched. All your literary pain and suffering will go away in an instant as you log onto Amazon and see their next book twinkling at you.
A regular tweet or two might not be a bad idea. It lets them know their reading fans are getting eager for their book and might encourage them to get a wriggle on!  Add some appropriate hashtags like #hurryup and #getoffthatsunloungerandwrite
Writing a book is hard so go easy on your favourite author. You only have to look at the tweets on Twitter under the #Writer hashtag to get an indication of how hard it is.
It’s tough being an author these days. Have some sympathy and try to picture them tearing themselves away from Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Netflix to write their next book.
Don’t think about stuff like whether or not their next book will be the last in the series or whether this next book will need a sequel. These things will just make your  book misery worse.
Try not to dwell on things like which characters will die in the next book and which characters will start a steamy romance. All will be revealed in due course.
Put as much pressure as you can on your book club for getting your fav author’s book read. This will give you a wonderful opportunity to read their book again. Let’s hope none of your fellow book club members disagree with you on the quality of your fav author’s book.
Hunt out fan fiction if available or write some yourself!  Rewrite those romance scenes that didn’t live up to your expectations or those fight scenes where the wrong character died. All of this will keep your literary love alive.
Reassure yourself with the following – your favourite author is taking their time to write you an amazing and brilliant book. Good things come to those who wait!

Take it easy and be patient!

Have a great day!

How To Remain Patient With Your Favourite Author While You Wait For Their Next Book To Come Out

It is not easy waiting for your favourite author to bring out their next book.

After binge reading all their books, fangirling them by email and social media, all you can do is sit and wait for their next offering.

This agonising waiting period will involve some serious finger drumming, a lot of social media stalking and you forcing yourself to enjoy other books…written by other authors – gasp!

You will find yourself saying things like “how long does it take to write a book eh?” and “what is she / he doing…seriously it has been MONTHS!” 

And then that empty feeling inside you sets in. It is going to be a long and cruel wait.

Your literary pain will intensify when your favourite author sends you a newsletter with either a small taster of their next book. For noting: their next book will sound AMAZING and may even leave you gasping.

Or they let you know that they will have some important news on their book very soon – can someone actually define this time period?

I get that these newsletters are an important marketing tool, but they can be torturous to an author’s biggest fan.

Here is how to have patience during this challenging time:

Have faith in your favourite author and their book writing abilities. They will deliver on that next book!
Don’t believe everything you read on social media. Just because their Twitter feed gives you the impression they are enjoying themselves / not writing their next book, it probably isn’t true. They will be beavering away behind the scenes…on that relaxing beach holiday! Sigh.
Focus on that special day in the future when their next book is launched. All your literary pain and suffering will go away in an instant as you log onto Amazon and see their next book twinkling at you.
A regular tweet or two might not be a bad idea. It lets them know their reading fans are getting eager for their book and might encourage them to get a wriggle on!  Add some appropriate hashtags like #hurryup and #getoffthatsunloungerandwrite
Writing a book is hard so go easy on your favourite author. You only have to look at the tweets on Twitter under the #Writer hashtag to get an indication of how hard it is.
It’s tough being an author these days. Have some sympathy and try to picture them tearing themselves away from Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Netflix to write their next book.
Don’t think about stuff like whether or not their next book will be the last in the series or whether this next book will need a sequel. These things will just make your  book misery worse.
Try not to dwell on things like which characters will die in the next book and which characters will start a steamy romance. All will be revealed in due course.
Put as much pressure as you can on your book club for getting your fav author’s book read. This will give you a wonderful opportunity to read their book again. Let’s hope none of your fellow book club members disagree with you on the quality of your fav author’s book.
Hunt out fan fiction if available or write some yourself!  Rewrite those romance scenes that didn’t live up to your expectations or those fight scenes where the wrong character died. All of this will keep your literary love alive.
Reassure yourself with the following – your favourite author is taking their time to write you an amazing and brilliant book. Good things come to those who wait!

Take it easy and be patient!

Have a great day!

How To Remain Patient With Your Favourite Author While You Wait For Their Next Book To Come Out

It is not easy waiting for your favourite author to bring out their next book.

After binge reading all their books, fangirling them by email and social media, all you can do is sit and wait for their next offering.

This agonising waiting period will involve some serious finger drumming, a lot of social media stalking and you forcing yourself to enjoy other books…written by other authors – gasp!

You will find yourself saying things like “how long does it take to write a book eh?” and “what is she / he doing…seriously it has been MONTHS!” 

And then that empty feeling inside you sets in. It is going to be a long and cruel wait.

Your literary pain will intensify when your favourite author sends you a newsletter with either a small taster of their next book. For noting: their next book will sound AMAZING and may even leave you gasping.

Or they let you know that they will have some important news on their book very soon – can someone actually define this time period?

I get that these newsletters are an important marketing tool, but they can be torturous to an author’s biggest fan.

Here is how to have patience during this challenging time:

Have faith in your favourite author and their book writing abilities. They will deliver on that next book!
Don’t believe everything you read on social media. Just because their Twitter feed gives you the impression they are enjoying themselves / not writing their next book, it probably isn’t true. They will be beavering away behind the scenes…on that relaxing beach holiday! Sigh.
Focus on that special day in the future when their next book is launched. All your literary pain and suffering will go away in an instant as you log onto Amazon and see their next book twinkling at you.
A regular tweet or two might not be a bad idea. It lets them know their reading fans are getting eager for their book and might encourage them to get a wriggle on!  Add some appropriate hashtags like #hurryup and #getoffthatsunloungerandwrite
Writing a book is hard so go easy on your favourite author. You only have to look at the tweets on Twitter under the #Writer hashtag to get an indication of how hard it is.
It’s tough being an author these days. Have some sympathy and try to picture them tearing themselves away from Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Netflix to write their next book.
Don’t think about stuff like whether or not their next book will be the last in the series or whether this next book will need a sequel. These things will just make your  book misery worse.
Try not to dwell on things like which characters will die in the next book and which characters will start a steamy romance. All will be revealed in due course.
Put as much pressure as you can on your book club for getting your fav author’s book read. This will give you a wonderful opportunity to read their book again. Let’s hope none of your fellow book club members disagree with you on the quality of your fav author’s book.
Hunt out fan fiction if available or write some yourself!  Rewrite those romance scenes that didn’t live up to your expectations or those fight scenes where the wrong character died. All of this will keep your literary love alive.
Reassure yourself with the following – your favourite author is taking their time to write you an amazing and brilliant book. Good things come to those who wait!

Take it easy and be patient!

Have a great day!

Surprising Similarities Between The Writer & The Phoenix

Writing and publishing my debut novel has been an unforgettable experience. As I look back at my four-year book journey I can’t help but notice the reoccuring process of creation, destruction and resurrection. I have spent four years doing just this; creating my draft manuscript, destroying my draft manuscript and resurrecting my draft manuscript.

Now I know I am not alone in this process of creating, destroying and resurrecting drafts. I only have to browse through the Twitter hashtags #AmWriting and #WritingCommunity to see there are hundreds of writers out there all going through the same process.

This process makes me think of the mythical bird; the phoenix. After a strong coffee and a giant piece of cake I discovered these surprising similarities between the writer and the phoenix.

The phoenix is a strange and mysterious creature. So is the writer. I don’t think anyone is going to argue with me on this one. This is why I became a writer – so that I could live my best life being strange and mysterious.
The life of a phoenix is all about creation, destruction and resurrection. The writer’s creative process follows a similar pattern; drafts are created, destroyed through editing / revision and then resurrected again…once emotions have settled down.
But it is just not about your draft. You – the writer are also like a phoenix. When the phoenix feels like the end is approaching, it builds a nest, sets fire to it, allows itself to be consumed by the flames and turns into a heap of ashes on the floor. A similar situation occurs when the writer has been inundated with harsh criticism or rejections. In their head they feel like heading over to their nest and burning everything they have ever written, but instead they erupt into a hot, fiery creative rage, announce they are quitting and turn into a teary heap on the floor.
According to legend, the sighting of a phoenix is a good sign as it means a new era has begun. The same can be said for a writer, once they emerge from Writing Corner after completing a draft. Loved ones and pets will only need to take a quick look at the writer’s face to know that a new era has begun!
This quote makes me think of that wonderful feeling you get after coming back strong after a harsh critique. You rise from the dust and as the words flow again you rekindle the spark of your future. ‘And when all that was left was ashes, she would again clothe herself in flame. Rising from the dust of her past to rekindle the spark of her future. She was a Phoenix, her own salvation; rebirthed, renewed, resurrected.’ — LaRhonda Toreson
Just like the phoenix goes through a process of reincarnation, so does the writer – every time they start a new draft.
How many times do we go through hell with our writer demons and despise our art?  This inevitably leads to dark literary times and us questioning our creative abilities. How many times do we then rise from the ashes (a few days later) feeling like we have been reborn and start to love our writing again?

To be successful we have to keep rising from the ashes.

Surprising Similarities Between The Writer & The Phoenix

Writing and publishing my debut novel has been an unforgettable experience. As I look back at my four-year book journey I can’t help but notice the reoccuring process of creation, destruction and resurrection. I have spent four years doing just this; creating my draft manuscript, destroying my draft manuscript and resurrecting my draft manuscript.

Now I know I am not alone in this process of creating, destroying and resurrecting drafts. I only have to browse through the Twitter hashtags #AmWriting and #WritingCommunity to see there are hundreds of writers out there all going through the same process.

This process makes me think of the mythical bird; the phoenix. After a strong coffee and a giant piece of cake I discovered these surprising similarities between the writer and the phoenix.

The phoenix is a strange and mysterious creature. So is the writer. I don’t think anyone is going to argue with me on this one. This is why I became a writer – so that I could live my best life being strange and mysterious.
The life of a phoenix is all about creation, destruction and resurrection. The writer’s creative process follows a similar pattern; drafts are created, destroyed through editing / revision and then resurrected again…once emotions have settled down.
But it is just not about your draft. You – the writer are also like a phoenix. When the phoenix feels like the end is approaching, it builds a nest, sets fire to it, allows itself to be consumed by the flames and turns into a heap of ashes on the floor. A similar situation occurs when the writer has been inundated with harsh criticism or rejections. In their head they feel like heading over to their nest and burning everything they have ever written, but instead they erupt into a hot, fiery creative rage, announce they are quitting and turn into a teary heap on the floor.
According to legend, the sighting of a phoenix is a good sign as it means a new era has begun. The same can be said for a writer, once they emerge from Writing Corner after completing a draft. Loved ones and pets will only need to take a quick look at the writer’s face to know that a new era has begun!
This quote makes me think of that wonderful feeling you get after coming back strong after a harsh critique. You rise from the dust and as the words flow again you rekindle the spark of your future. ‘And when all that was left was ashes, she would again clothe herself in flame. Rising from the dust of her past to rekindle the spark of her future. She was a Phoenix, her own salvation; rebirthed, renewed, resurrected.’ — LaRhonda Toreson
Just like the phoenix goes through a process of reincarnation, so does the writer – every time they start a new draft.
How many times do we go through hell with our writer demons and despise our art?  This inevitably leads to dark literary times and us questioning our creative abilities. How many times do we then rise from the ashes (a few days later) feeling like we have been reborn and start to love our writing again?

To be successful we have to keep rising from the ashes.

Surprising Similarities Between The Writer & The Phoenix

Writing and publishing my debut novel has been an unforgettable experience. As I look back at my four-year book journey I can’t help but notice the reoccuring process of creation, destruction and resurrection. I have spent four years doing just this; creating my draft manuscript, destroying my draft manuscript and resurrecting my draft manuscript.

Now I know I am not alone in this process of creating, destroying and resurrecting drafts. I only have to browse through the Twitter hashtags #AmWriting and #WritingCommunity to see there are hundreds of writers out there all going through the same process.

This process makes me think of the mythical bird; the phoenix. After a strong coffee and a giant piece of cake I discovered these surprising similarities between the writer and the phoenix.

The phoenix is a strange and mysterious creature. So is the writer. I don’t think anyone is going to argue with me on this one. This is why I became a writer – so that I could live my best life being strange and mysterious.
The life of a phoenix is all about creation, destruction and resurrection. The writer’s creative process follows a similar pattern; drafts are created, destroyed through editing / revision and then resurrected again…once emotions have settled down.
But it is just not about your draft. You – the writer are also like a phoenix. When the phoenix feels like the end is approaching, it builds a nest, sets fire to it, allows itself to be consumed by the flames and turns into a heap of ashes on the floor. A similar situation occurs when the writer has been inundated with harsh criticism or rejections. In their head they feel like heading over to their nest and burning everything they have ever written, but instead they erupt into a hot, fiery creative rage, announce they are quitting and turn into a teary heap on the floor.
According to legend, the sighting of a phoenix is a good sign as it means a new era has begun. The same can be said for a writer, once they emerge from Writing Corner after completing a draft. Loved ones and pets will only need to take a quick look at the writer’s face to know that a new era has begun!
This quote makes me think of that wonderful feeling you get after coming back strong after a harsh critique. You rise from the dust and as the words flow again you rekindle the spark of your future. ‘And when all that was left was ashes, she would again clothe herself in flame. Rising from the dust of her past to rekindle the spark of her future. She was a Phoenix, her own salvation; rebirthed, renewed, resurrected.’ — LaRhonda Toreson
Just like the phoenix goes through a process of reincarnation, so does the writer – every time they start a new draft.
How many times do we go through hell with our writer demons and despise our art?  This inevitably leads to dark literary times and us questioning our creative abilities. How many times do we then rise from the ashes (a few days later) feeling like we have been reborn and start to love our writing again?

To be successful we have to keep rising from the ashes.