Welcome one and all to a community meant to inspire those capable of artistic masterpieces - that means you! And, with any luck, myself as well. Who am I? My name is Jake - an aspiring author and artist inspirer, super spaz and, secret geek, self-decided INFJ and Enneagram Type One. Care to take a peek at my current projects? Check out the links for A Cycle of Seals, and keep your eyes peeled for more WIP pages soon to come!
How many times has self-editing distracted or made a mess in your drafts? It happens to the best of us. NaNo guest Elzevera has prepared a guide to help you conquer your self-editing tendencies and do it in a more productive, efficient way.
If you consider self-editing a necessary evil you need to get over with as quickly as possible, you are not alone. Most writers heave in despair at the thought. Not to mention the crippling fear of not being good enough.
But self-editing can be an empowering experience that leaves you bursting with pride instead of wallowing in the darkest corner of your mind.