Thanks for this! I have collected several manuscripts 'that don't work' over the years. Books. Outlines. Short stories. (Some are pretty bad!) Every once in a while, a little voice in me says: Let's dust that one off and try again! But I don't follow up on those impulses. I'm afraid I'll miss out on my shiny new ideas. Maybe the time isn't yet right for those works in storage.
This is such a relatable post! I also have multiple drafts per story, manuscripts that never found a home and a folder of ideas/drafts that didn't quite work. It does sound like you're more organised than me though - I am impressed with your spreadsheet breaking down the elements...
Yes recognise all of this 🙏🏼
Thanks for this! I have collected several manuscripts 'that don't work' over the years. Books. Outlines. Short stories. (Some are pretty bad!) Every once in a while, a little voice in me says: Let's dust that one off and try again! But I don't follow up on those impulses. I'm afraid I'll miss out on my shiny new ideas. Maybe the time isn't yet right for those works in storage.
Hang on to them. No work is wasted. You might be able to mix them up and make a new thing!
This is such a relatable post! I also have multiple drafts per story, manuscripts that never found a home and a folder of ideas/drafts that didn't quite work. It does sound like you're more organised than me though - I am impressed with your spreadsheet breaking down the elements...