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I’m avoiding my revision

I’m avoiding a revision project.

I don’t want to start digging into the project–yet, again.  Sigh.

Is there any path to excellence without the shovel and loads and loads of heavy dirt?

No?  I was afraid of that.  Very Big Sigh.  OK.  I’ll get to work.

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  5. Talking About Revision

Discussion

3 comments for “I’m avoiding my revision”

  1. ‘No pain, no gain,’ is an old adage usually reserved for people who are dieting and suffering for it through exercise. But it’s the same for everyone. Even writers. Battle on through the tough days …

    Posted by Clive | August 22, 2007, 3:16 pm
  2. Maybe entice yourself with a reward!

    chocolate works =)

    Posted by Liz | August 22, 2007, 9:38 pm
  3. take a deep breath and… dive in! I find that as much as I think I’m going to abhor revising, when I finally get started – I love making my writing better. (chocolate definitely helps, too!)

    Posted by Julia | August 23, 2007, 11:30 am

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