That goes especially for a very long one I sold for quite a tidy sum, then pulled because I realized I had written it for myself, not the world. It was a clearing of the decks.
Lev, that sounds like a tale needing to be told. What would make you pull a piece someone was willing to pay exceptionally good money for? Have you thought about writing about it?
I did write it and the editors loved it. And yes, I thought of writing about pulling the piece, but it wouldn't work if had to leave out why I thought it was more for myself than the world--and therefore *too* personal.
"...with new understandings of myself." That's such a good way of putting it. Thanks.
That goes especially for a very long one I sold for quite a tidy sum, then pulled because I realized I had written it for myself, not the world. It was a clearing of the decks.
Lev, that sounds like a tale needing to be told. What would make you pull a piece someone was willing to pay exceptionally good money for? Have you thought about writing about it?
I did write it and the editors loved it. And yes, I thought of writing about pulling the piece, but it wouldn't work if had to leave out why I thought it was more for myself than the world--and therefore *too* personal.