Authors of fiction literature need to separate the underlying fabula from the written sujet. The former lives in the head of the author (and reader), the latter exists on paper. Frankly, the written text is really only a means to an end — to communicate the underlying fabula. Authors who internalize this subtle difference can be less attached to their texts and edit aggressively. Essentially being able to focus on the core task — delivering texts that engage and leverage the imaginative capabilities of the readers.