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D. K. Williams's avatar

I think this is spot on. I am in the middle of writing a book and after watching some truly, well-meaning, and somewhat helpful writing advice videos, I now constantly scrutinize every little detail I used to love and not have as a problem before. I have rewritten my first chapter so many times now to do everything "right" that I don't even recognize the true plot line anymore. And let me tell you, it's hard to find it again once you have left the path you made your own in the first place. Once again, you writing has enlightened and educated me. Thanks, Matt. Can't wait to see your next article. Pure and untouched by the well-meaning "Advice Givers". :)

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JBS Palmer's avatar

Hey, Matt, I completely agree. There's an optimal informational distance you need to keep when writing and that distance varies in a very individual way.

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