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another open letter
Nov. 9th, 2007 08:54 pmDear Brain,
Put the Victorian Age down and back away from it, slowly.
Why? Because you aren't ready to write that book yet. You know it and I know it; there's no disagreement there. But do you know what will happen if you do another nosedive into research like last time? You will get sick of the Victorian period, before you even start writing the book. So slow down. That deadline is not for another ten months.
Play with this shiny over here instead. Wouldn't you rather be reading YA urban fantasies than books about the Victorian sewer system?
Wouldn't you?
I'd appreciate more than just a grudging nod, Brain. Or else I'm going to start thinking there's something deeply wrong with you.
That's better. The Victorian Age will still be waiting when you come back, don't worry. And in the meantime, we're going to have fun with some other things.
Affectionately,
Your Writer
Put the Victorian Age down and back away from it, slowly.
Why? Because you aren't ready to write that book yet. You know it and I know it; there's no disagreement there. But do you know what will happen if you do another nosedive into research like last time? You will get sick of the Victorian period, before you even start writing the book. So slow down. That deadline is not for another ten months.
Play with this shiny over here instead. Wouldn't you rather be reading YA urban fantasies than books about the Victorian sewer system?
Wouldn't you?
I'd appreciate more than just a grudging nod, Brain. Or else I'm going to start thinking there's something deeply wrong with you.
That's better. The Victorian Age will still be waiting when you come back, don't worry. And in the meantime, we're going to have fun with some other things.
Affectionately,
Your Writer
