The Possibilities of Writing
You know what’s impossible? To learn everything there is about writing.
You know what’s possible? To keep learning about writing.
You know what’s impossible? That award-winning bestselling authors know everything about writing.
You know what’s possible? For you to know writing.
When we first start writing, we know we have a lot to learn. I read so many books on the art and craft of writing, took courses, enrolled in writing programs, hired a book coach and soaked up as much as I could about how to write well.
But there was always more, more, more to learn. I started to feel demoralized by it. So many amazing writers seemed to have cracked this writing nut, how come I couldn’t? I started doubting myself. Who am I to offer advice or suggestions or feedback to writers? (Kind of a problem, when, as a book coach that’s, uh, exactly my job…)
That’s when I realized I do know a little something about writing. I have experience. I have my experience. Because that’s the most valuable lesson I’ve learned: everyone has their own writing process. I’ll tell you what works for me and why. Listen and learn from others about what works for them. Then find your own path. Then share your own path, because your experience is as valuable as mine, no matter where you are on your writing journey.