"You are allowed to:

pause without quitting

revise without shame

learn without pretending

struggle without disqualifying yourself

change methods mid-career

grow out of your old process

write badly on purpose to get to better

That is also “keeping writing.” Just with better footwear and snacks.

Final Replacement Advice (Actually Useful Edition)

Don’t just keep writing.

Keep finishing.
Keep learning.
Keep risking honesty on the page.
Keep adjusting your methods.
Keep submitting before you feel ready.
Keep improving on purpose.

And when someone tells you “just keep writing,” smile warmly, then ask them what they mean."
https://flametreebooks.substack.com/p/what-no-one-means-when-they-say-just

RE: https://mastodon.social/@jbrains/116262118736124800

I actually did this with JB for about a year when I felt stuck with "intermediate blues" and it was great. I actually think it's suitable for all levels. There are a lot of unique things about it:

- He doesn't tell you "make sure your functions are no bigger than 5 lines". He goes into the heart of the matter keeping a perspective of what actually makes a difference.
- He is a very good communicator.
- You get to interact with others drawn to this kind of training
- You get very good access to him
- It's great value.