Motivation to Keep Writing and Living Life Part 1

Hello,

As I bounce around the writing world here locally in mid-Michigan and different parts of the country, going to book readings, networking, volunteering etc., I am amazed how many people are in the middle of writing books or have always wanted to write a book.  From children’s books to novels to biographies and so on. 

It can be a scary process putting your heart and soul out there for other people to read.  I took a series of writing classes when I was living in Florida from well-known published authors and every one of them stated the biggest hurdle they had to face was letting go of their writing to be put out to the publishing world and then hopefully to the world as a published piece of art.

At the time, that did not make much sense to me. I was so excited to hurry up and get the book completed and published.  Here I come, the next great America novel. When I finally felt that my novel was completed, I was terrified to let anyone read the manuscript.  It was my baby.  It was personal. It was therapeutic.  It was written and rewritten so many times with my whole heart and soul.  I wanted everyone to love it! I wasn’t ready to have it criticized or rejected.  Looking back, I now believe that was the reason I kept re-writing it, tweaking it, and trying to get it to perfection, to delay the next step of letting people actually read it. 

Then one day I came across the article below that finally made me want the book to be published or kicked to the curb if it is not meant to be the next great American novel.  The process of writing my book was such great joy for me. I didn’t want it to end. And I am now comfortable with that being enough if the book never publishes.

 For all of you who want to be future writers or writers in the middle of your first manuscript who are struggling to get finished, this is for you.  It also applies to life if you are not a writer wanna be.

Enjoy

When you write, you create pathways for others to follow. The courage to write is the courage to be seen. 

Let your characters live, they may teach you and others more than you expect.

Writing is a form of self-discovery; embrace your journey.

In every struggle with words, there lies a lesson waiting to be learned.

Your unique story is a gift; unwrap it with care.

Great stories begin with a spark of curiosity.

The heart of writing is authenticity; let your truth shine.

Be patience with your process; every masterpiece takes time.

Writing is a conversation with your inner self – listen intently.

Inspiration is all around; let it seep into your words.

The beauty of writing lies in its ability to evoke emotion.

Each word has the potential to create waves of change.

Allow your mind to wander – there’s no wrong path in creativity.

Writing is the art of finding clarity within chaos.

Find beauty in the chaos; it’s where magic often hides.

Your voice is a melody; let it resonate with the world.

In every ending, there is a new beginning waiting to unfold.

Hope is the lighthouse guiding you through the darkest nights.

The greatest risk isn’t taking one at all.

Your scars tell a story of resilience and triumph.

Chase your dreams like they’re the last train leaving the station.

Believe the magic of new beginnings.

The power to change your story lies in your hands.

A writer’s heart beats in the rhythm of their words.

Let your pen dance; it holds the power to reveal words.

Creativity is a river; the more you flow, the deeper it becomes.

Until next time,

Kathy