Thank you for this, Jules! I find many of these to be very inspirational and extremely good advice.
I guess I loved number 8, but when I am writing, I feel like a draught horse, because I am Muse-ridden until I am done, especially when he is driving and it all feels like dictation.
And never put down what YOU do. Aside from the work you do in your professional life, which you should be proud of, the work you do for me and your other beta projects is too invaluable to ignore. I literally feel naked without your shining wings covering me, tidying me up in my grubby state. Until you have cleaned up all the mess, and I can present myself with pride, I am ashamed to be seen.
I guess if I were to add anything, it would be, find an editor/beta you trust, and guard them with your life. You may be on the firing line, but they are the one providing you with the amunition and the courage to poke your head over the trenches.
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I guess I loved number 8, but when I am writing, I feel like a draught horse, because I am Muse-ridden until I am done, especially when he is driving and it all feels like dictation.
And never put down what YOU do. Aside from the work you do in your professional life, which you should be proud of, the work you do for me and your other beta projects is too invaluable to ignore. I literally feel naked without your shining wings covering me, tidying me up in my grubby state. Until you have cleaned up all the mess, and I can present myself with pride, I am ashamed to be seen.
I guess if I were to add anything, it would be, find an editor/beta you trust, and guard them with your life. You may be on the firing line, but they are the one providing you with the amunition and the courage to poke your head over the trenches.