So You Want To Be A Writer..........

There is this famous quote by author Charles Dickens that I think all writers should hear. He says “The most important thing in life is to stop saying “I wish” and start saying “I will.”

I believe the number one thing that stops young writers from pursuing their dreams is the fear of starting. The worst thing in life is regretting what you could have done. That brings me to my first tip

Tip #1 Just Do it!

Once you start writing new ideas will come to you naturally and you will love the process. Writing doesn't have to be boring but it’s not easy! To be successful in anything you have to try! But some writers may run into another huge problem.....

Motivation! This has happened to all of us before. We want to do something really important but don't find enough inspiration to get started. This next tip may sound simple but it made a difference in my writing life

Tip #2 Find Your Why

“Why?” Why are you writing? What is your purpose? Finding you're why makes you more unlikely to quit and keeps you motivated once things start getting complicated. For example when you get writer's block (We will talk about it in a future post)

Tip #3 Keep a Routine

Practice make perfect and that's no exception for writing. I suggest finding writing prompts that you like write for 5 minutes. Don't even think about what you're writing. Even if you think what you're writing is complete nonsense, continue. This "nonsense" could inspire a whole world of characters and stories.

If you don't know what a writing prompt is, it's a sentence or picture meant to spark your inspiration (we will also talk about writing prompts in future posts)

Tip #4 Edit, Edit, Edit

Editing is an essential aspect of writing and it doesn't mean your piece is bad. Editing improves your overall language and makes your writing clear and concise to your readers.

Why Should I Start Writing?

We use writing to communicate and express ourselves to other people daily. A great example of this is journaling. It’s a great way to relieve stress and any worries on your mind.

In short, writing is AMAZING! And when you start writing, it can have amazing benefits

This blog will be geared toward young writers just beginning their writing journey. I will cover things like brainstorming, how to come up with ideas, writing prompts, and much more!

I hope you decide to follow my blog so we can go on this writing journey together!