I've never been one of those people who could write to sublimate. Normally when I'm having a bad time in real life, I dry up. However, over the last week, I've had an exceptionally bad time at work, very stressed, panicky, going-to-the-doctor level depressed, but the only thing that has helped me calm down is writing. I've amazed myself by writing with a focus I haven't had for months.
I've subbed two stories this week and I'm three-quarters of the way through re-editing 'Anna the Dissident', a story I've struggled to get a handle on for years. You have this character and she's quite clear in your mind but can you tie up a short story plot? Only a few days ago did I realise that her hang-up was being called a 'dissident' and only as I write this am I working out why.
Oh, and some acceptances would be nice as well.
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