Wanting to write. I've been wanting to
write but feel like I have nothing to say. The weight of my own
inflicted overwhealm is heavy. Why do I put so much pressure on
myself? To be like those other writers who wrote every free moment
they had while working two jobs and who one day published an
exceptionally successful book or piece of work?
Be like yourself, Wendi. The only
person you have to compare yourself to is you. Write what comes from
your heart. Write what you want to write and do it when you want to
do it. Work is draining your energy right now. You don't have to
write anything now. Just keep the flow going by doing this. Free
writing. Writing whatever comes to mind. Get the flow going again.
Remember how you feel when the words
flow and they sound perfect and feel perfect? Conveying what's going
through your thoughts perfectly? Well, hasn't that almost always
come from free writing? You have to start somewhere and this is as
good a place as any.
Don't shoot for perfection. Just let
it flow. Let it flow. Let it flow. Let it flow.
I think that's been the biggest advantage of blogging, for me. The flow factor. I may not have written something publishable, but I've written. It reminds me that not only do I write, but that people read what I write. And what better motivation for a writer than to be read? (Note: I'm reading you. :) )
ReplyDeleteLet it flow, and just throw some words down. They're yours, whether 'perfect' or not.
"And what better motivation for a writer than to be read?" Indeed.
Delete"(Note: I'm reading you. :) )" Thank you. (: