Teller of tales. Lover of words. Writer of stories for children & young adults.
This week, I thought this was pertinent. It seems that I’ve been working at a snail’s pace lately. I won’t stop, and I know I’ll reach THE END soon enough, but it’s a good reminder that it isn’t always about how fast we reach the finish line–it’s about finishing the race.
Because I’m in the middle of a draft, and because I keep teetering between revising the beginning and continuing to write, today’s theme seems to be: keep writing until you reach the end. In that first draft, don’t worry about the audience and don’t be afraid of writing crap, just immerse yourself in the story and “tell the hell out of it” (Chris Crutcher @ SCBWI Miami 2014). You can worry about all else in revision.
Happy writing!
Alexandra Alessandri 