[Kaytelyn]

Hi,

I finished writing the first draft of a short story and it was suggested to me that before I edit or revise it I put it away for a while so I will be able to see what I need to change and what needs editing easier. So I am wondering how long should I put it away for? One of my older sisters suggested until I forget about it but I never forget about my stories.

[Elisha Starquill]

@princessmk – That is excellent advice! For me, it depends on the length of the story I was working on, but for a short story I would suggest spending a few days, maybe a whole week, away from it and trying to avoid thinking about it for as much as possible. And I totally agree, I don’t forget about my stories, because they’re basically my babies. 😛

"Moonlight drowns out all but the brightest stars." ~ J.R.R. Tolkien

[Josiah DeGraaf]

@princessmk 4-6 weeks is often the sweet spot for me!

[Kaytelyn]

Thank you!

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