I'm editing a middle-grade fantasy, and about a half hour ago I looked out the window and saw a fox cross the parking lot. Just now the characters in the story encountered a talking fox. Made my morning.
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The Wizard of Oz is playing at the local theater Monday night for its 85th anniversary. As a child, I'd wait every year for its showing on TV, back before VCRs. That film went a long way toward opening up the magic and terror and wonder of story for me.
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Enjoy! I'm getting my popcorn
You'd think I would have learned never to say "I'm certain about this, though" before looking something up.
There's a sweet spot where deadline pressure is motivating but not joy stealing
I've been meditating in the morning for almost a year. For editing, it seems to have helped improve concentration, keep intrusive thoughts at bay, be more present in the work. Regular breaks are also a great thing.
Little edits that keep readers from tripping over meaning are always so satisfying. overhead --> overheard lighting --> lightning