"It's really hard to put the heart in a book where there is none." I've written this down and posted on my shelf of writing quotes to remember. It may explain why the novel I labored over for 10+ years never quite worked, despite changing the protagonist multiple times, changing the POV characters, adding lots of missing details, and more. And maybe it's a clue as to how to succeed with my latest project, and perhaps in the future fix that other one.
Check out the review of Dawn Tripp's new book Jackie in the Washington Post-Congrats to her!
I can't wait to read it (always have been a Jackie O fan).
"It's really hard to put the heart in a book where there is none." I've written this down and posted on my shelf of writing quotes to remember. It may explain why the novel I labored over for 10+ years never quite worked, despite changing the protagonist multiple times, changing the POV characters, adding lots of missing details, and more. And maybe it's a clue as to how to succeed with my latest project, and perhaps in the future fix that other one.
Yes, it's difficult to think about, but hopefully you feel it with your latest.
This interview is inspiring and most helpful. Voice comes from a place of fire. Such insight! Thanks Dawn and Michele.
Wonderful. So glad you enjoyed it!