The Difference 10 Years Of Writing Makes
“The only writer to whom you should compare yourself is the writer you were yesterday.”
-David Schlosser
One of my stories, Salty Love, was a story I originally wrote ten years ago and re-wrote this year. I wanted to show you what 10 years of writing makes. So here is a snippet from the beginning of each story:
Salty Love - 2013
Salt, the intense, brittle smell wrapped around my senses. Crashing waves thundered metres in front of me, contrasting against the high pitch squawk of sea birds. The early morning was yet to see its sun, giving the miles of ocean, stretching to the horizon and beyond, a navy shade of blue.
Growing up close to the sea, the beach had always been a place of wonder and sanctuary. Whether in the heart of the night, or middle of the day, this place always refreshed the soul.
Salty Love - 2023
Salt.
The intense, brittle smell seemed to congest my senses while I waited and watched the thundering of waves metres in front of me. Crouching on the damp sand, I could feel each crash of white surf deep within my chest.
Every now and then, the high pitch squawk of curious sea birds hovering over me would break through my stare into the endless horizon. The early morning was yet to see its sun, giving the miles of ocean, stretching as far as my eyes could see, a deep shade of navy blue.
Growing up close to the sea, the beach had always been a place of wonder and sanctuary. Whether in the heart of the night, or middle of the day; this place always refreshed my soul.
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There is not much of a difference, but the contrast is there. Let me know if you see it?
xo A.R.Willow