A work that aspires, however humbly, to the condition of art should carry its justification in every line.
Joseph Conrad (1898)
What Conrad means, of course, is to make sure every line is essential. As writers, our egos are largely tied into our writing. We find it difficult to revise our own words, because those words are like our children. We gave birth to them creatively. This is where a writers' group can really help you tighten your piece. Even the most seasoned writer needs an objective eye. Consider that even Pat Conroy or J.K. Rowling are edited (perhaps repeatedly) before being published.
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Caterina's Word is a place for me to post submitted creative works, review and discuss classic books, and talk about the world of creative writing.
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Caterina's Word is always looking for fresh writing submissions to discuss within the community. For consideration, please submit your work to cathyjwiese@gmail.com. You must include your full name, address, and phone number, although those will be confidential.
We won't be able to put everyone's submissions on the blog, but we hope those we can put up will bring about a fun, lively discussion of various works.
We won't be able to put everyone's submissions on the blog, but we hope those we can put up will bring about a fun, lively discussion of various works.
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- I've always been an avid reader and writer. As a child, it was a joyous escape for me, now it is more than ever. There is so much freedom in being able to write down my thoughts and experinces to help or give pleasure to others. Recently, I've started taking photos to try to capture the beauty surrounding me.
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