The Double-Edged Sword of Deadlines
The Double-Edged Sword of Deadlines
“I ‘finished’ my first novel when I was twenty-five. And by finished I mean, I had ten copies of the manuscript printed and bound at Staples. It would only take four more years for a vague semblance of this story to be published as Purple Gold.
At the time, my goal was simple—to gift this nascent novel to my closest friends and family as a birthday present to myself. I hit my deadline and then went on a birthday bender (not necessarily part of the recommended advice)…”
Article for DIYMFA about self-imposed deadlines, knowing the way you work, and letting go of perfectionism.