As my work day starts this morning, I am so thankful for the chance to be here in front of the screen. MY words, MY story staring back at me. One of several as I look around the room of my office. Manuscripts all waiting to be picked at and re-crafted into something even better than before. But Im also thinking of all of you this morning. This message is to you. The many FB friends Ive seen post messages since the new year started that all start with the words, I want to write a book but Im afraid it will be crap. or I started my story and gave up because xyz (fear fear fear) happened. Your messages have broken my heart because I know exactly what that feels like. BUT, I say to you: SO WHAT IF ITS CRAP? My first attempt at a manuscript, and EVERY WRITER EVER. All our first manuscripts DRAFTS where utter crap. Drafts arent meant to be published. Stop worrying about being published, plenty of time to worry about that AFTER you write your story. As this new year starts, please dont let fear steal things from your life. Ive been there. Oh Ive so been there. Felt like I wasnt smart enough. Had not a dab of talent, no support at all, had absolutely no business telling my stories to even myself, etc etc. But you know what? All those things eventually just pissed me off more and made me more determined to finish my book once I decided Id do it. Now I will not lie to you and say how easy writing is, cause it totally is not easy. Life, more than anything else, will do its best to get in your way. Your dynamic with your spouse will change, he/she will either love your attempt at writing or HATE it. So be prepared for that. Your children will do their best to make you feel like the most awful parent ever. Hey, thats okay too. Its kind of their job. So re-evaluating your routine to take some time for yourself is a must before you start. Communication, communication, communication with your family is essential. After you work all that out: The only difference in a writer who SAYS he/she wants to write and one who does is they shut up, shut out the nay-sayers, and put their butt in the chair and write. And write. And then write all that shizz again. And again. Most of all, if youre afraid. Hey, thats totally okay. But dont let that stop you. Get out of your own way. Say to yourself every single morning. Not only can I do this but I WILL. Then put your butt in the chair every chance you get and write YOUR story. And in 2015, more than anything else, my wish for you is that that you change that I cant to an I CAN. And you look back on 2015 next January and can say, I LIVED. https://youtube/watch?v=pKt3o7WPYdo
Posted on: Mon, 05 Jan 2015 13:36:12 +0000
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