Inspiration for Writers

Now that I'm considered a writer by my friends, family, and co-workers a common question is "when is your next book coming out." I guess that's a good thing. They must like my writing or they wouldn't be anxious to read the next release. Once I was clueless of the publishing world, too, so I understand their confusion when I try and explain the lengthy process.

However, one doesn't become a writer by talking about it, thinking about it, or reading about it. Granted, all of the above are necessary, but the truth is a writer becomes a writer by writing, submitting, and never giving up on the dream.

There are so many ways we can talk ourselves out of being a writer without being cognizant of our self-defeating behaviors. Few of us have the opportunity to spend 8 hours a day writing. We have commitments, responsibilities, and a daunting to do list. But, no matter how full a day may be there are opportunities to write. There is an email floating around about the teacher who brought in a jar filled with rocks and asked the class if the jar was full. Then she added some small pebbles and they settled between the rocks. Next she added sand, which again settled among the rocks and pebbles. Now the class unanimously agreed the jar was full. But, then she added water. We can find a few minutes or maybe more in each day to write if we want it. Remember, one word leads to a sentence. A sentence leads to a paragraph. A paragraph leads to a scene. A scene leads to a chapter. Chapters lead to a completed novel. Even if you write one page a day, you'll have a novel written in one year.

So, what's holding you back? Take an honest look at your schedule and see where you can fit in time to work towards fulfilling your goals.

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