But sometimes our plans are bigger than our know-how or, let’s face it, our courage. Maybe we’ve let our fears of failure keep us from getting those first words on the page.
So while you consider how you’ll occupy those upcoming poolside hours or sent-the-kids-to-camp-I’m-free days, here’s a little nudge from some of the greats to get you started on your path to writing success.
If you want your writing published, you have to understand that it is a job. Set regular hours and treat it as if you're actually getting paid for what you do. 😉 By the way, who in their right mind argues with Stephen King? **shivers**
Don't wait for the right time to begin your story because there will be no right time, only procrastination and "I want to"s. Go on. Get moving.
You'll never lack for ideas, so choose the one that excites you the most and stick with it. Don't be tempted by all the shiny new ideas that come calling before you've written "The End."
It's amazing how often I've written something off the top of my head and later found it to be incredibly useful to my plot. To me that's God writing my story. For Ray Bradbury's "intuition," I would substitute God.
Follow that Peter Rabbit trail and enjoy the journey!
What writing quote gives you inspiration?
A little nudge from some of the greats to get you started on your path to writing success. via @SandraArdoin #SeriouslyWrite #amwriting
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A Love Most Worthy
She didn’t know which was colder, an Arctic winter or her new
husband’s heart.
Hallie
Russell believes life should be lived to the fullest. For that reason, she
sails to the gold
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Tragedy led Rance Preston to
repent of his rowdy ways and open a general store for the miners in Nome. He’s content in his bachelorhood, but his two
orphaned nephews deserve a proper and serious-minded mother. Duped once by a
vivacious female, he’s determined to never again let his heart overrule his
head…until the high spirits of his new bride threaten his resolve.
When a misunderstanding comes to
light, will they allow the gale force winds of insecurity to destroy what they
each need most?
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