“The important thing is this: to be ready at any moment to sacrifice what you are for what you could become.” – Dickens Hello and welcome to Sitting in Silence, your guide to writing, craft, worry, and joy. Here’s some brief housekeeping: I’m teaching an introduction to fiction writing class online. I’ve taught this class to rising writers in the past and really enjoy it. Join me on
“Jack gives Rose that door all to herself at the end of Titanic (although there was plenty of room for him!).” lololol good one. I have a novel that won’t quit me, even though I keep trying to quit it! I’m so confused about it, to be honest. Have moved on and written other things, but this one keeps dragging on my cuff. I am DEFINITELY trying to figure out how to finish things at this point in my life. So awkward, kind of painful, and also…I’m rooting around for the surrender key in order to move forward (or get anywhere).
thanks for the mention, maurice💜 and it’s a good point you bring up. sometimes it’s hard to know whether to abandon or push on. but i’ve got a drawer novel or two, and i think the fact i was able to walk away from them means they should stay there.
This was the perfect way to start my morning ☀️ thank you!
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You're welcome, Carla!
Quoted you in my own substack today - thanks for sharing your words.
What an honor, Natalie!🏆
“Jack gives Rose that door all to herself at the end of Titanic (although there was plenty of room for him!).” lololol good one. I have a novel that won’t quit me, even though I keep trying to quit it! I’m so confused about it, to be honest. Have moved on and written other things, but this one keeps dragging on my cuff. I am DEFINITELY trying to figure out how to finish things at this point in my life. So awkward, kind of painful, and also…I’m rooting around for the surrender key in order to move forward (or get anywhere).
Good luck, Kara!!💖
thanks for the mention, maurice💜 and it’s a good point you bring up. sometimes it’s hard to know whether to abandon or push on. but i’ve got a drawer novel or two, and i think the fact i was able to walk away from them means they should stay there.