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I always envision it as so much cooler than what it really is and it causes me to lose motivation.

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[–] CaspianXI@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago

That's a great perspective, and it's liberating to remember, first drafts are rarely perfect.

I have a novel that I've been setting aside for years because it has some major flaws I don't know how to fix. Someday I'll figure it out!