Every writer knows about the internal editor,
that yammering
whispering
haranguing
insidious
voice
that says
Your story sucks
Your writing sucks
You suck so why don’t you give it up already?
I utilize different strategies for getting past my internal editor,
but without a doubt
the most effective approach is to keep writing.
Head down, pen moving.
Guaranteed, that voice will eventually shut up.
At least for a while.
In my experience, the external editors are sometimes harder to ignore.
Marcel and Loki insert themselves into the process.
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Tracy Abell 
Marcel and Loki keep the doubters at bay 😉
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Yes. Except for those times when their body language triggers more doubt in my mind…
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The cat life, i know it well. I have a 25lb Maine Coon swatting at my feet as I type…
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Whoa! That’s a big cat to have for a writing partner.
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Very big. But he’s too fussy to be a partner…just a mild acquaintance, haha
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Maybe maintaining that kind of personal boundary is the best approach in this situation. Who knows what he’d do if given editorial control.
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The way you know if a manuscript is good is if a cat sits on it.
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HA! I love your take on this, Jenn. Maybe we should suggest that publishing houses adopt some cats to help editors make final decisions.
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