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So true. Passion is the fuel that drives the writer:)
Yeah, there’s no substitute. However, a writer also needs tenacity and sometimes it is hard to know when to give up on an idea or when to keep on keeping on.
I absolutely agree, Bridget. I find it is hard to ‘abandon’ even when I know something is not working. Another problem is when there are so many ideas for stories, novels – a decision has to be made which one to commit to. I currently have three ‘projects’ and this helps when I reach a tricky stage – I shift to another project if I feel bleak/stuck etc on a work-in-progress. I’ve learned to ‘allow’ myself flexibility.
I’ve heard of other writers doing that – must experiment with it one day. But I seem to need to stay focused on one thing or I – literally – lose the plot…