Johnny Compton
I try to remind myself that no matter what I'm writing in the moment, it will almost certainly have to be rewritten, no matter whether I think it's excellent, or could be better.
I also try to remind myself that--based on my writing experiences--I'm not always the best predictor of my own quality. I've written stories that I thought were my best work that couldn't find a publisher, and other stories that I thought were good but presumed weren't impressive enough, which sold after just two or three submissions.
Keeping those things in mind helps me power through any block I occasionally run into.
I also try to remind myself that--based on my writing experiences--I'm not always the best predictor of my own quality. I've written stories that I thought were my best work that couldn't find a publisher, and other stories that I thought were good but presumed weren't impressive enough, which sold after just two or three submissions.
Keeping those things in mind helps me power through any block I occasionally run into.
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