I have been trying to write a fairy tail for years. It never failed in the past that some disaster would lead to me losing my work. Lightning, computer viruses, vengeful ex, I always took it as a sign that it was just not the right story line.
So, needless to say, I am thrilled that I stuck to my goals. I had a daily pep talk with myself and ended it with the affirmation, I KNOW I CAN! I used paper and pen this time, and I am limiting myself to two chapters a day. The newest change, I am reading it to my 8 year old daughter chapter, by chapter. Doing this has made me push myself outside of the box, to create that sense of wonderment for her. Four chapters in, and she is begging me to read more. Believing in yourself can create a real life fairy tale; and for that, I am thankful.