Motivational Words
I have a friend who has always wanted to write but is loaded with self doubt and low self esteem. This past weekend she began writing something that she and I have discussed on and off for years. And she was uncertain if she could continue. This is what I texted her to shore her up and keep her on track- "Just take a steadying breath and dive in. Lifeguard on duty-I won't let you sink. Sick of my motivational crap yet? Well, it's not crap. I'm here for you is all I'm saying. And I don't want you sinking into a mire of self doubt. Put some words down. Your journey begins with that first word, whatever it is. Let the words lead you. Don't stop to think. Write from your heart and soul, not your head. I know you can do this. And rules don't apply in writing. You can begin anywhere. Cut and paste puts it all in order when you're done!"
All writers go through slumps and wallow in self doubt and uncertainty at times. Writer's groups and retreats give writers an opportunity to connect with others who understand the writing process. Anyone who attends sports events, goes to parties, or is a member of any type of group will understand and agree that when people with shared passions gather there is an undeniable energy that flows through the arena, venue, room, concert hall, auditorium. That energy connects the individual dots that we are in that room and completes a circuit from which we draw power and recharge our own internal batteries and energy sources.
To have the support of other writers when you need it is important. There are some writers who prefer to be alone, but in the two years that I have been among writers and authors I haven't met one yet who has said, "Leave me alone. I want to be alone!"
I know from personal experience that when my battery runs low I am recharged by attending an author event, even if I just sit in the back row and listen to a reading or a discussion about a book the energy in the room follows me home where I can tap into it and continue my own work.
And I really do believe that we write from our hearts and our very souls. Our brains are just word processors that instruct our fingers as to what to letters to strike on the keyboard, or form in a notebook.
All writers go through slumps and wallow in self doubt and uncertainty at times. Writer's groups and retreats give writers an opportunity to connect with others who understand the writing process. Anyone who attends sports events, goes to parties, or is a member of any type of group will understand and agree that when people with shared passions gather there is an undeniable energy that flows through the arena, venue, room, concert hall, auditorium. That energy connects the individual dots that we are in that room and completes a circuit from which we draw power and recharge our own internal batteries and energy sources.
To have the support of other writers when you need it is important. There are some writers who prefer to be alone, but in the two years that I have been among writers and authors I haven't met one yet who has said, "Leave me alone. I want to be alone!"
I know from personal experience that when my battery runs low I am recharged by attending an author event, even if I just sit in the back row and listen to a reading or a discussion about a book the energy in the room follows me home where I can tap into it and continue my own work.
And I really do believe that we write from our hearts and our very souls. Our brains are just word processors that instruct our fingers as to what to letters to strike on the keyboard, or form in a notebook.
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