Putting the Octopus to Bed--Writing as Spawning

My perceived need to write perfection is like
an octopus  trapping me in the edit process.
(1801 Drawing by Pierre de Montfort: Wikipedia)

Octopus can be cute and awesome and inspiring but not when they prevent you from writing.  You
might be interested in checking out my new essay "Putting the Octopus to Bed--Writing as Spawning."   Click on the almost invisible link below:

http://pamelanolfwriting.blogspot.com/2017/10/putting-octopus-to-bed-when-you-know.html