“Be aware that every word you know is going to try to sneak into your manuscript.”
“You know your heart and soul are stapled to that manuscript, but what we see are the words on the paper”
“Edit your manuscript until your fingers bleed and you have memorized every last word. Then, when you are certain you are on the verge of insanity...edit one more time!”
“I don't like the word soon because you don't know when it's going to sneak up on you and turn into NOW. Or maybe it'll be the kind of soon that never happens.”
“And these children that you spit onAs they try to change their worldsAre immune to your consultations.They're quite aware of what they're going through.- Changes”
“Why is it that even when you're trying your hardest not to get attached, something still sneaks up on you?”