Writing is the physical act of ‘putting pen to paper’, but it is so much more. It is about your soul, it is about how you think and how the world manifests for you. If you can speak, you can write. But what is writing really?
Why the fear?
Writing makes us vulnerable – when we speak the words disappear, but when we put words to paper, we feel committed – our soul is committed. But writing is also empowering – it is gives us a freedom to feel, to create, to be whoever we want to be.
“I can’t spell”
“I don’t understand grammar”
“English is not my first language”
“What will I write?”
“No one wants to read what I have to say”
“Other people are so much better than me”
These are just excuses….
Some of the best writers can’t spell – they get someone to read over anything they write, or publish. We all have different skills and for some, spelling is it.
You do not need to understand grammar to write – there are people who can check things for you.
There are millions of people who write in their second, third or forth language. Many write in their mother tongue and have their work translated. If you can speak English, you can write English.
Every thought in your head is something you can ‘put on paper’. And every dream you have is a story. Every opinion you have is a piece. Your heart, your soul and your mind is what you can write about.
We like to believe that what goes on in our heads is unique – but millions and millions of people have the same pains, the same challenges, the same ideas…. you will be surprised. And writing with a pen name is always an easy option if you don’t feel confident to be YOU in your writings. You are a specialist in your field – whatever industry you are in. You have knowledge people are eager to hear and all sorts of life experiences that other are going through – you are unique. Your writing will be unique. We all have a life filled with stories…
Have your read ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’? It is one of the worst written books ever, and the book has made millions and millions.
If you have ever muttered the words “I wish I could write”, then you need to consider the following:
1. Do you write emails?
2. Do you write posts on social media?
And if you say yes to either of both, then you DO WRITE!
How to start…
1. Take out some paper (the process of writing and not typing is more powerful for some)
2. Get a pen or a pencil out
3. And write the following words – Today I start my writing journey
The rest will happen for you….it will come alive.
And you do not need to show anyone your writing until you are ready….but just DO IT!
START TODAY!
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We wholeheartedly agree with your sentiment Dawn, remember it all starts with a sentence. If you constantly strive for perfection and are letting that become a stumbling book, start by telling yourself “good is good enough”.
Proof readers and publishers are always on-hand to review your work before it goes to print. Lean on others if you need to, but don’t let excuses prevent you from telling your story.
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