Chris Ord
What have I learned from my journey so far? Here are a few of my thoughts, I’m sure they will echo with many writers. Hopefully, they will reassure and encourage those that aspire to write, but have hit one of the many barriers we all face.
1. Don’t try to write the next Booker prize or the classic British novel. You probably won’t. If you approach writing with your ego you’ll be crippled by the blank page. Of course, it isn’t the page that’s being brutal, you’re punishing yourself. Free yourself from the staring eyes of others and simply write the best story that you can at that moment. What more can anyone ask?
2. Write about something you love. If you love something the chances are it'll show and you never know someone else might love it too.
3. Write with a person in mind. I have written my first book for my eldest son Jake. I wanted to write a story that captures the struggle of growing up, making the difficult and scary transition into the adult world. I hope what I have done inspires him to find and do what he loves. Like everyone, I guess I'd like my kids to follow their hearts and realise their dreams. We influence our kids in more ways than we, or they will probably ever know.
4. Everyone has a story to tell, and I always tell people to find their story and have the courage to tell it. Don't be daunted by the mountain. Think of it as a series of stages. Reaching each stage is an achievement in itself and will spur you to the summit. One word at a time, that is all. You can do it.
1. Don’t try to write the next Booker prize or the classic British novel. You probably won’t. If you approach writing with your ego you’ll be crippled by the blank page. Of course, it isn’t the page that’s being brutal, you’re punishing yourself. Free yourself from the staring eyes of others and simply write the best story that you can at that moment. What more can anyone ask?
2. Write about something you love. If you love something the chances are it'll show and you never know someone else might love it too.
3. Write with a person in mind. I have written my first book for my eldest son Jake. I wanted to write a story that captures the struggle of growing up, making the difficult and scary transition into the adult world. I hope what I have done inspires him to find and do what he loves. Like everyone, I guess I'd like my kids to follow their hearts and realise their dreams. We influence our kids in more ways than we, or they will probably ever know.
4. Everyone has a story to tell, and I always tell people to find their story and have the courage to tell it. Don't be daunted by the mountain. Think of it as a series of stages. Reaching each stage is an achievement in itself and will spur you to the summit. One word at a time, that is all. You can do it.
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