first chapter
We often talk about what we wish we knew way back when. Back before we started writing.
But here are some things I’m glad I didn‘t know:
- That I would rewrite that first chapter seventy or so times.
- That after rewriting that first chapter seventy or so times, I still wouldn’t like it.
- That ~~ years later, I still wouldn’t be published.
- That rejection letters never stop hurting.
- That I’d look back at that first book and blush at how horrible it was.
- That when your own mother doesn’t like your book, it’s a bad sign.
- That my writing habit would attempt a coup on my life. 😉
- That my siblings wouldn’t appreciate being featured in my books.
And finally, at the top of my list . . . I’m glad I didn’t know writing was so hard. Because as ignorant as I was, I sure enjoyed writing that first book.
So what are you glad you didn’t know when you started?
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