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Category: Monday Motivation
Monday Motivation-One Small Step
We all want to be published in big name magazines or get three book deals but sometimes the most meaningful victories are those first acceptance e-mails that come from smaller markets. Take it one step at a time and celebrate each byline. Enjoy the journey known as becoming a writer.
Monday Motivation-It’s Possible
Does writing a book or getting published seem impossible to you? As you sit down to write this week, keep these words by Nelson Mandala in mind.
Monday Motivation-The Odds Might Be Against You But…
Some people laughed at me when I said I was going to write a book and become a published author. Sometimes the odds are stacked against us but don’t let anyone stand in your way. Put in the time, put in the effort, don’t give up and you’ll defy those odds.
Monday Motivation-Two Powerful Forces
Our last Monday Motivation of the year. I hope you’ve found this year’s quotes inspiring. Lots more to come next year and maybe a motivation challenge or two! I picked this one because it includes two words, dreams and dedication. Possess those two things and you’re on your way to being a success not just…
Monday Motivation-More Than Just a Great Story
Having a great story is just the beginning. Without the discipline and motivation to actually sit down and write that great story, it’s going to remain just an idea.
Monday Motivation-Just Write
I love this quote by Stephen King. It’s true that the moment that scares a writer the most is when they sit down to pen that first word. Don’t let your fingers hover over the keyboards or the pen shake in your hand, just write that first word, sentence, chapter and before you know it,…
Monday Motivation-Compete With Only Yourself
My late mother used to call me a pefectionist. She was right, even when I was a child, I tried to make everything perfect. It puts a ton of pressure on you, not from outside forces but from within and we often do it with our writing. My need to be perfect slowed my writing…
Monday Motivation-Silence The Inner Critic
Do you often tell yourself that your story is awful, or that you’ll never be as good the author whose book you just read? I’ve done it. Even after writing one hundred plus books and stories, I have days when I think my writing isn’t good enough. It’s okay to have days like those but…
Monday Motivation-Brand New Start
There are so many quotes that can apply to writing as well as life. This is one of them. In fact, writers can find inspiration from it in two ways. Best thing about writing is if you hate the opening of your story, there’s nothing stopping you from rewriting it. Just highlight and hit that…