Lately, I am more than writing. I am more than editing. I am more than revising my manuscript. Instead, I am concise, and direct, and intentional with every word on the page. This includes every word trimmed from the page, as well. As a story seamstress, I am doing just that with my manuscript, Seam Keepers; I am hemming up every scene, every page, every paragraph. Less is more. I’m letting specific nouns be the binding, accurately chosen verbs, the stitching. Everything else goes.
And somehow, with the alterations, my story improves.
I would have disagreed a few years ago. Every word I initially wrote was essential and worthy to grace the page. I’ve since learned the falsity in thinking that way. Sometimes the most beautiful words must go. But that’s okay. I created a landing page for my cut material, and later with my poetic nature, I will create something new with the leftover fabric.
Every turn in my journey to publish my book has been one of enlightenment. Every step of the way, I am continuously surprised in what I learn.
Writing a book is hard work.
Publishing a book is hard work.
Soon, I have no doubt marketing my book will be hard work.
Here I am with a publisher and deadlines, with words like filters and restructuring and streamlining character goals as my new vocabulary. And so, I am a seamstress of my story. Cutting, rearranging, reimagining, and buttoning it all up into something original and unique.
I don’t believe I can share exactly HOW to do this (yet) since I am still very much living it. But when I do figure it all out (ha ha), I will share. For now, my message is this: Perfection is overrated. Alterations can be beautiful. Just save all the scraps to make something wonderful and new.
For now, I snip and cut and sew.
Happy Writing (because at least you’re writing),
Celaine Charles, August 9, 2020
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Steps In Between 
I wish I was writing, it’s good to know the creative spirit is going strong with you. Keep writing!
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You know what say, just write! Thanks for the positive energy!
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You’re right I know… You’re welcome 😀
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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Always such a supporter! Bless you!!
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Always happy to read and share your words/posts with followers, My Dear!! I try hard to live up to my cheerleader pledge, with the exception of the outfit. I won’t wear that!!
Have a great weekend – be healthy, safe and happy!!
xoxo
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Ha ha! Rah-Rah-Rah!
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Always love to hear you laughing!! For some reason I’m not getting your like button to work for me???
Is this a subtle message? LOL Hope you had a great weekend and have a great week!
xoxo
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Oh darn! I don’t know why it’s not working. I may not be techy enough to fix it. But thanks for commenting!
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I’m late responding, but this is so good… I never learned to sew, really. But maybe I am sewing words, too.
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I would say you surely are sewing words!
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Thank you!!
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I agree. Writing can be hard. Need time, patience and proper mind. I like the words. “Seamstress of my words.” We are.
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Thank you!!
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