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Your "story idea" pales in comparison to how you execute it (self.keepwriting)
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Stop worrying about whether your idea is "good enough." Get your hands dirty and do the hard work of developing it.

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[–] OldWomanoftheWoods 2 points 1 year ago

My version of this is "It doesn't matter if it's any good. It matters that it's done."

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

I'm reminded of Jim Butcher writing a six book series just to prove the point that a stupid idea can become a good book.

"The lost Roman Legion plus Pokemon" is a pretty stupid idea.

"Codex Alera" is a damn good series. I can't get into Dresden Files at all, but I ate this one right up.

[–] CaspianXI 0 points 1 year ago

Wow, I hadn’t heard of that… I’m bookmarking this comment and adding that to my reading list!

Execution really is everything.