Process

 

Process

 

first day

type

peruse

delete

 

type 

peruse

revise

refuse

 

to delete

hit save

hit my head on the desk

 

second day

peruse again

delete again

 

file removed

love needed too many edits

 

start over.

 

 

erin-cilberto

8/11/22

Reviews

[Nusquam Esse]

Before I tried my hand at poetry, or ever came onto writing sites, I had tried writing a novel. It had some good ideas but I was inexperienced and there were many problems with the structure and pacing--it wasn't a standard style of novel that you would expect from an amateur. The core premise was actually pretty good; but I realized that if I just redid it, the end result would be better. Many people would have tried revising it... but I wanted finality, I didn't want to be tempted. I deleted and destroyed all 400ish pages I had written (my younger brother was quite upset about it, even to this day; but I am glad I made the choice), and decided to focus on developing techniques to do the idea justice. (If you look back at my older writing, there is some diversity in styles; as I was actively trying things out of my comfort zone. Pretty sure my portfolio is one of the more diverse on here, even if I do have my own general style) Honestly, I think I am more of a short story guy than a novelist, as a premise in media res appeals to me more than a chronology of events. Perhaps that is the way it would be best to revisit the idea? Hah, but honestly, I have another concept that has been seething in me for years, but I recognize that I need to improve more before I attempt it. Perhaps in the next couple years I will be ready to tackle such an unorthodox story structure... I know this isn't the final meaning of the poem, but let's be real here. As writers we are accustomed to having projects which just need to be redone, not revised... and sometimes life is the same. And sometimes we recognize that maybe we aren't ready to start that project (or love) anew quite yet.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

live redone, now that is an idea.
My thought, Nusquam, is that when you attempt it next, it will be great...anyone who knows improvement can and will happen, is humble enough to achieve in writing.
I tried four novels, got 40 pages, 60 pages , 40 pages and 60 pages and realized that I do not have the attention span for that kind of writing.
So I stick to what I can do best....and better if I can keep improving....I am hopeful of that.
thank you for sharing what you did,
j.

[William Michael Reeves]

Caught in a rut? Yes, when love needs editing it's likely not love.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you, Bill,
j.

[W. Barrett Munn]

My mornings in letters. Are you spying on me?
W
This sucks
Not so much
Hit save?
If depraved!

[jacob erin-cilberto]

ha ha...I am somewhat depraved, raving with crazy words.
j.

[Patricia Wedel]

Letters jammed... stuck together...
two Ego's trying to play Lego...
flying through the Sky on a
Space Ship... trying to Let go...

[jacob erin-cilberto]

ah, Clever Pat, yes, clever Pat....

:))))

[Patricia Wedel]

My grands had their Lego fantasies and now Grandma writes poems … thanks Jacob for being the Captain of the Ship 🚢… Cheers.. Pat

[Light and ashes]

This is so amazing, jacob.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you, light.
j.

[Light and ashes]

You're welcome

[Laz K.]

It is said that, "Brevity is the soul of wit." This poem is proof of this statement. It's humorous but serious; brief, but opens a door to lots of thoughts on the nature of writing and love, their connections, similarities, difficulties, and impossibilities.

"love needed too many edits
start over."
These lines made me giggle because their wittiness, but made me sigh because of their truth.

Amazing writing - as always.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for your kind review, Laz.
j.

[Julie McCarthy (juliesp..]

Love this Jacob
I know what it feels like as many do

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you, Julie,
j.

[Insatiable Writer]

It can be quite difficult not knowing what to particularly write about, but as long as we're writing something, there's room for inspiration to strike.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

that is a truth, Insatiable.
j.

[Stella Armour]

It's a hard process getting it right, one little thing and it all goes out of sync .....

Write about something else Jacob lol, even your cat :)

[jacob erin-cilberto]

ah yes, my cat.
good idea....
thank you, Stella,
j.

[‘Thoughts In Time..]

Lol....how i smiled when you said you hit your head on the desk lol....you make me smile....

[jacob erin-cilberto]

glad I can do that, Kelly,
thank you,
j.