Last Tuesday the weather was perfect…well for me anyway. No humidity, in the 70s. I knew I had to head out to the deck to enjoy my mid morning cup of green tea. Fall is approaching and that often means I feel the need to organize my office. I headed out to the deck with…
There are lots of reasons to quit writing. As this quote reminds us, name it, and it takes away not only the shame but the mystery behind why some writers give up, while others continue on. If you’ve quit in the past, think about why and give it a name. For example- Hurt by rejection…
I saw this quote by Walt Disney and thought how relevant it was for writers. In fact, I think it’s now one of my favorite all time quotes. Do you dare to make your dream of being an author come true?
Thoreau properly wasn’t referring to writing when he said this but I think he was reminding us that dreams live within us 24 hours a day. If writing is your dream what are you doing to make things happen? This week write down at least three things that come instantly to mind.
One of the things I love about writing is there are no rules. No wrongs, no rights. You, the writer are in control of each story you write. Push perfection aside, write and see what happens….
It’s a new month so why not step outside your comfort zone. Thinking about staring a novel, just do it. Thinking about trying a new genre….I say, go for it. People who stay in their comfort zone rarely achieve anything worthwhile to them.
I found this quote the other day and thought it was perfect for writers. I hope these words act as your inspiration and motivation each time you doubt yourself.
Are you willing to give up some of your free time to write? Are you willing to continue writing even when your plot is going no where? Are you willing to keep on writing after your story gets rejected? Writers are every day people who are willing and brave enough to start writing and never…
If you ever feel your writing is going nowhere, please keep on writing. As this quote reminds us, what we do now, what we do today, can change our tomorrow and sets us up for success somewhere down the road. Today’s going no where story could be tomorrow’s bestseller!
For the month of June, I thought we’d switch to some affirmations instead of quotes. I chose this one because I think writing is a dream for many people. What is holding you back from writing a book, finishing a book or even launching yourself as a freelance writer? The answer should be simple.…
