I co-edited an anthology called Interfictions with Delia…
“I co-edited an anthology called Interfictions with Delia Sherman and wrote a short scholarly book on three women poets called Voices from Fairyland: The Fantastical Poems of Mary Coleridge, Charlotte Mew, and Sylvia Townsend Warner. So I've been busy, but I haven't had time to write a novel.”
About This Quote
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Balancing editorial work and personal writing can delay creative projects, yet both enrich literary expertise.
In simple terms: Editing delays novel writing but builds skill.
Allocate time for personal writing.
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When to use this quote
- academic publishing
- creative writing
- project planning
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you schedule writing time?
- What benefits does editing bring to your own work?
Perfectionism may stall progress.