marycatelli (marycatelli) wrote,
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Short stories don't want to be revised.

Novels don't want to be written.

I should finish up an outline and write a short -- new, fresh, original writing.  But my two most complete outlines are stymied.

I may just set something on fire in one.

And have the nobles in the other arrested for something dull and predictable like disturbing the peace.  I don't want something too clever because it's a side issue and shouldn't distract too much  
Tags: outlining, persistance, revision, writing
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