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The Tyranny of a Blank Canvas | Stuart Sheldon
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A LONELY FOOL’S MASTERPIECE. The Tyranny of a Blank Canvas. Posted by Stuart Sheldon. On Apr 9, 2015 in Blog. To Begin, Begin. Few things intimidate us like a blank slate waiting for what one of my writing heroes, Annie Lamott, calls the unavoidable “shitty first draft.” For most of us, it’s far easier to edit than to fabricate. Thus, it’s critical to get marks on the paper ASAP. I’ve just finished four months of head-down, sleeves-rolled-up intensity in my studio, cranking out all new works for a. Day 4...