I have 63 unfinished blog entries, representing 63 unfinished thoughts. 63 times that I thought something might be relevant or interesting. 63 flames that I’ve been unable to fan. I wonder if I’m the only writer for whom this is a problem. Am I? How many drafts do you have? How many times has something irritating and irrelevant killed one of your darlings before they had a chance to really live?
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You are not alone, you should see my idea files… O-o
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Love this! So true! Unfortunately I am not as smart as you because I don’t save them, I just let the idea burn out and delete them! 😐
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I do eventually get back to them, and sometimes they come out better for it. But it may take me months before I do. I’m glad I’m not the only one!
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Well at least you get back to them! That’s awesome! I can totally see what you mean about them coming out better though… time always seems to help! 🙂
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Drafts, half sentences, full posts that I’ll use if I ever find them again, half posts that–yeah, you know.
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It’s not just me! I have SOME that I’m not sure I’ll ever post because they’re too sensitive, but most of the time, I feel like the idea needs to age, and then it will be better.
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The passage of time is an amazing thing.
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I nominated you! 🙂
https://saralindseyblog.wordpress.com/2015/10/16/hey-look-a-blog-award/
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