I feel this. I also often change my mind after writing something. And then I realize that I wouldn’t have gotten to that different idea if I hadn’t first put down the words for the initial idea. There’s also an important difference in the writing process when I write something only I will read vs writing something I plan to share with others. The former is much more freeing and I like it more because it tends to be the most honest. I’ve been going into writing as though I’m not going to share it with anyone, so that I can be as honest as possible with myself. Then sometimes I end up sharing it. I like what you said about conclusions and not having any. It also makes me think about what details to include and what to leave to the reader’s imagination. Though I also found this quote from Octavia Butler: “It’s so easy as a young writer to think you’ve been very clear when in fact you haven’t.” Anyway, I enjoy thinking about writing and how integral it is to our growth as individuals and also as community who read each other’s words. Thank you for sharing!
I feel this. I also often change my mind after writing something. And then I realize that I wouldn’t have gotten to that different idea if I hadn’t first put down the words for the initial idea. There’s also an important difference in the writing process when I write something only I will read vs writing something I plan to share with others. The former is much more freeing and I like it more because it tends to be the most honest. I’ve been going into writing as though I’m not going to share it with anyone, so that I can be as honest as possible with myself. Then sometimes I end up sharing it. I like what you said about conclusions and not having any. It also makes me think about what details to include and what to leave to the reader’s imagination. Though I also found this quote from Octavia Butler: “It’s so easy as a young writer to think you’ve been very clear when in fact you haven’t.” Anyway, I enjoy thinking about writing and how integral it is to our growth as individuals and also as community who read each other’s words. Thank you for sharing!