tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110864254546219057.post8874889382802689053..comments2023-05-30T10:27:09.207+01:00Comments on Sandra's Blog: When to Call It Quits.Sandra Pattersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00619456126272467803noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110864254546219057.post-43673615930500193832011-02-27T12:46:27.527+00:002011-02-27T12:46:27.527+00:00I'm with Patsy!
Never delete, and never thro...I'm with Patsy! <br /><br />Never delete, and never throw anything out. However bad you think it is, there might still be the germ of a good idea inside, just waiting to be rediscovered and reworked! <br /><br />And, if you discover that your idea was really that poor and your execution was really that bad, at least it will one day give you a cheap laugh.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12314617048592538691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110864254546219057.post-80510090669360762252011-02-27T09:26:35.805+00:002011-02-27T09:26:35.805+00:00I've just emerged from my third phase of major...I've just emerged from my third phase of major doldrums (the minor ones are too numerous to discuss here). These have resulted from overwhelming attacks of critical crisis or major technical issues. I've never once lost my excitement for the idea, so your post is a comfort to me, as in 'it's not just me then, it's worth pushing on'. I have found, on other projects, that boredom which prompts abandonment hits me early on, before I have invested too much, so I think I should be grateful for that too. Useful insights, so thanks for those.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12817023658086779385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110864254546219057.post-27168706193230722522011-02-26T17:31:17.282+00:002011-02-26T17:31:17.282+00:00I'd say, when you have doubts, reread all you&...I'd say, when you have doubts, reread all you've written of that book and see whether you enjoy it.<br /><br />If you don't, it's unlikely anyone else will. But you may find yourself thinking it's rather good...Lexihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14404818053292364819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110864254546219057.post-5662073477380565992011-02-26T16:11:37.713+00:002011-02-26T16:11:37.713+00:00Good advice. I'd add - don't delete it, ev...Good advice. I'd add - don't delete it, even if you decide to abandon it. In a few months, you might suddenly realise what was wrong with the story or think up a new plot twist and be full of enthusiasm to continue.Patsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12263765378083045973noreply@blogger.com