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In the world of writing, success is not always guaranteed. Meg Dowell, a seasoned writer and the creator of Novelty Revisions – a blog dedicated to helping writers put their ideas into words – recently learned a significant lesson from a fellow writer: 85% of a writer's work doesn’t succeed.
This insight underscores the importance of persistence in the face of failure or rejection. While many of the ideas writers come up with may not be "really good," it's the ones that want to circulate on the web or in local bookstores and coffee shops that often stand out.
Dowell, who is also a staff writer for The Cheat Sheet, a freelance editor and writer, and a nine-time NaNoWriMo winner, emphasizes that it's essential not to worry about the quality of ideas. Instead, one should generate a lot of them and write a lot, even if much of what is written never makes it past the self-editing stage.
Creating doesn't always produce the best product, but something is better than nothing. This approach has worked wonders for Dowell's blog, which thrives due to sharing personal experiences and ongoing learning.
The fear of failure can hinder writing progress. Many people assume that because Dowell has been writing for a long time, she is an expert who knows it all. However, she reminds us that even the most successful writers have faced their fair share of rejections and setbacks.
Dowell's writing mentor, in reinforcing this idea, reminded her that "Eighty percent of what you write will never go anywhere." This advice serves as a reminder that persistence is key in the writing world, and one should not be discouraged by the high rate of failure.
For those interested in writing, food, and nerdy things, they can follow Dowell on Twitter (@megdowellwrites). Her journey in the writing world, filled with lessons and insights, continues to inspire and motivate aspiring writers.
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