It’s so easy to lie to ourselves, isn’t it? Especially about our intention to write.
The beauty and benefit of this daily habit is that through it, you will fall in love with process of writing again.
Your book won’t write itself, but with a vanload of friends to help every mile of your journey, you simply can’t fail.
Honing raw talent into skill requires hard work, dedication, commitment and a level of tenacity most people never achieve.
When accolades become the byproduct of your success, instead of the driving force behind why you want success, you completely change how you play the game of life.
But identify how they will feel when that problem is finally removed from their life. These feelings are what your reader wants most.
If we want to grow as writers and as human beings, we must face our fears with courage and overcome them with grace.
Being consistent is key. Self-discipline is key. Holding myself accountable for meeting (or failing to meet) my deadlines is key.
If you struggle to find that magical zone when you sit down to write, try this exercise.
Words are the arrows you fire at a specific target so you can communicate all of your hopes, dreams and solutions to your ideal reader.