Comments on: I Hope It Comes

By: Beth

Beth — Mon, 06 Jun 2005 15:04:00 +0000

Perhaps you should think of the time factor. As in the people you mentioned spent most of their day writing – everyday writing – for many many hours. (And then in the evening they got drunk and high – ok maybe that was only Fitzgerald but there are several other authors you did not mention who are good and would fit into the drunk or high category) The point I am trying to make is that it is all about revision. They spent years on some of their writing and I am sure they were still not pleased with it. So you who does not spend all day everyday writing – and revision in your head does not really count – will just have to be patient with the process. You are a wonderful writer. Just remember Patience. It will all come back and be beautiful and worth it. (oh and a little bit of wine never hurts)

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Sat, 04 Jun 2005 01:54:00 +0000

Thanks for your kindness, Paul. And I'm laughing at your more traditional -shall we say?- use of the word "privileged" here....*wink*

By: Paul M.

Paul M. — Fri, 03 Jun 2005 17:40:00 +0000

I know the feeling, Rebecca. At the same time, Tracey and I have been privileged with more than one of your literary diamonds in recent months. You may need to remove more of the “rough” from around the gems you’re currently working with, and the particular settings in which you place them will undoubtedly take considerable work, but I know the jewels themselves are really there. Can’t wait to see ’em for ourselves someday, when you’re willing to share . . .