Ask the Author: Cynthia Stevison
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Cynthia Stevison
Routine is what i crave. I love being creative.
Block off time to write without distractions. If you plan to write a 40000 word book and want to do it in 6 months Example 40000/26=1530/7days=219 words a day. If you make simple goals it's easier to stay on track.
Block off time to write without distractions. If you plan to write a 40000 word book and want to do it in 6 months Example 40000/26=1530/7days=219 words a day. If you make simple goals it's easier to stay on track.
Cynthia Stevison
Never give up. The truth is that good writing has structure, constructs, and rules. And, good writers are professional and businesslike. It takes practice.
The problem is we give up too soon because anything we do repetitively becomes boring. We move on to other more interesting projects. We have to learn to let go of the voice of self doubt and push forward. Move through it. Join writers groups on facebook or scribophile. Go to writers workshops in your area. Find mentors.
We get hooked on criticism and or praise. Feedback is something you learn from your audience. Criticism is part of this work. Believe me Ive heard it. The criticism that hurts the most mirrors the negative belief we hold about ourselves.
The problem is we give up too soon because anything we do repetitively becomes boring. We move on to other more interesting projects. We have to learn to let go of the voice of self doubt and push forward. Move through it. Join writers groups on facebook or scribophile. Go to writers workshops in your area. Find mentors.
We get hooked on criticism and or praise. Feedback is something you learn from your audience. Criticism is part of this work. Believe me Ive heard it. The criticism that hurts the most mirrors the negative belief we hold about ourselves.
Cynthia Stevison
I felt like I had a message to share. My goal is to empower, encourage, and educate others struggling with mental health issues. I am not a mistake and neither is my story. I kept this story too long. The voice inside me is strong. I am facing my fears and writing. There is a mental crisis in our county and we must find liberation. An estimated 50 million or more suffer from some kind of mental disorder. Good new 90% of these illnesses are treatable.
#mentalhealth #endstigma
#mentalhealth #endstigma
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