5. Step away for a while. You’ve heard before how helpful it can be to put some distance (time) between you and your work-in-progress. Taking a break isn’t lazy. In fact it can be very hard to make yourself step away from your work for a while.
Sometimes, the best thing you can do for your project is to not do anything at all. And when you return to your project, you can tackle it with fresh eyes.
Self-Editing Isn’t For Wimps
Maybe you’ve heard James A. Michener’s quote: “I’m not a very good writer, but I’m an excellent rewriter.” A lot of the hard work of writing happens during the editing process. So go forward bravely and without fear of seeing something you might not like. There’s power in self-editing: It will allow you to move upward and onward in your writing and your life.
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