Struggles With Editing

The more I edit, the easier it gets. I've finally hit a patch of smooth sailing.

That doesn't mean it's easy.

I remember when I was drafting, learning new skills, how to actually finish a book. Some of the struggles I faced. How they got easier. What I did to overcome writer's block and perfectionism.

Editing is different, but some of those feelings are the same.

I think it's normal that writers doubt their work. I think it's easy for us to get overwhelmed. I think what I'm feeling is valid.

Even when it's drastic.

That doesn't make it easy either.

Learning a new skill, like editing, shouldn't be easy.

Nothing easy is worth it, after all. The such.

I love this book. Enough to write it badly, enough to rearrange it, enough to sit and stare at it when I can't figure out what else to do with it. I always will.

And that is was matters.

I will never give up on this book. I will never give up on myself. I will never give up on writing.

I think I'm starting to be okay with it not being easy. Especially as it gets a little easier with time. I'm still learning.

And that's a good thing.