This is exactly what I just experienced in writing my first novel. Thank you for stepping up and writing your experience which is identical to mine and thank you for the advice. When you mention resenting your story and hating it because you know it isn't where you wanted it to end up hit home. I'm going to take all your advice, thank you so much Maya. Please send me your email because when I'm finished with it, I want to send you a copy. This article single handedly saved me from walking away.