1 All writers start out writing things that aren’t very good.
2. Even experienced writers sometimes still write awful stuff.
3. The only way to get better is to keep practicing. No matter how long it takes.
4. You don’t have to do everything.
5. Sometimes, doing your best means not doing very well.
6. Everyone goofs.
7. Other people’s opinions don’t determine how skilled you are. You do.
8. Every rejection is a step closer to success, even if it’s the 10th one in a row.
9. If you enjoy writing, then you should keep writing.
10. If it feels like you no longer enjoy it, there’s probably a reason unrelated to your actual writing.
11. No book, article, script, or writer is perfect. You don’t have to try to be.
12. You can keep writing. And it’s something you’ll never regret.
Meg is the creator of Novelty Revisions, dedicated to helping writers put their ideas into words. She is a staff writer with The Cheat Sheet, a freelance editor and writer, and a 10-time NaNoWriMo winner. Follow Meg on Twitter for tweets about writing, food and nerdy things.
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Yep, needed this! Thank you <3
Thanks for this. No. 3 about the only way to get better is to practice is particularly resonant today! :)
There are probably more than 12 reminders I need
Haha I feel that. :P
Thank you Meg! You are very correct I needed this today! You always offer the most encouraging and amazing advice and I certainly value you!!!
:)
I hope you are having a lovely weekend!
Thanks Meg! Thanks for pointing this our me as a newbie who loves to write. Thanks so much for your encouragement!
You’re welcome! Happy to help. :)
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Check out this post from the Novelty Revisions blog with 12 Reminders You Probably Need Today Because, Let’s Be Honest, We’re All Struggling
great suggestions. practice, practice, practice. and read, read, read i’d add :)
Absolutely. When I’ve done all the writing I can do for the day, there’s always books. :)