Wonderful lessons here - thank you! A teacher once told me a section of a story was "overwrought" - I thought he meant messy, or too emotional, and attempted to revise again; he actually meant over-wrought as in too crafted & not emotional enough. It's something I always think about when revising.
I have some great advice for anyone that wants to make something perfect--make it out of something besides words. Seeking "perfection" in poetry is too often--consciously or otherwise--seeking proscription...
This is a brilliant piece on revision—your and the other poets’ insights are refreshing and helpful. So many insights on a never-ending discussion. Bravo and thank you!
Wonderful lessons here - thank you! A teacher once told me a section of a story was "overwrought" - I thought he meant messy, or too emotional, and attempted to revise again; he actually meant over-wrought as in too crafted & not emotional enough. It's something I always think about when revising.
Thank you!
I have some great advice for anyone that wants to make something perfect--make it out of something besides words. Seeking "perfection" in poetry is too often--consciously or otherwise--seeking proscription...
"Perfection is the enemy of the good."
This is a brilliant piece on revision—your and the other poets’ insights are refreshing and helpful. So many insights on a never-ending discussion. Bravo and thank you!
Thank you!