I have heard many times that writing is like sculpting. First a writer must grasp the words floating around in their mind and force them onto paper. Then once those rough words are on paper, the editing and revision process takes that block of granite and etches in the details; and smooths out the edges. You start with a large bulky block of words and work them down to a work of art. That block of granite turns into a shining piece of art.
I am starting to see this more clearly as I progress with my novel. Without that rough granite shape, you have nothing in which to etch out the details. It really is amazing when everything starts to come together. I have a lot of work left to do on my novel, but I have high hopes for 2009!
Happy New Year to everyone and happy writing!
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