Have ever felt like you're never going to get there? Have you ever felt like you are plugging away at something never reaching the finish line? I'm sure we've all felt this way during one time or another. Let me give you the best piece of advice I've ever received. Write about it. If you've had a rough day and you're ticked off at the world, write about it. If today has been the most depressing day of your life, write about it. Or if you've just been given the most exciting news in the world, write about it.
As writers, our emotions often come across in our work. But that's important. It's important that our characters feel and show emotional range. That way our beloved readers can relate.
I don't know about you guys, but I can't get into books where I can't relate to the characters or fell them at some point.
"Write about it." ~ Amy Ferrell
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"Have you ever felt like you are plugging away at something never reaching the finish line?"
I feel like this now. I've re-written my query 10 times, and I don't think I've got a version I could possibly use yet. :(
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