Cintia asked Katherine Garbera:

I'm an aspiring writer, but I'm dealing with two things: I get discouraged every single day because 96% of manuscripts are rejected, and I haven't had an idea for years, literally. There's too many people wanting to be writers, and knowing there's so much competition just kills me a little every day. When I get motivated, immediatly something appears about the industry that kills it. Any tips on how to deal with this?

Katherine Garbera Hi Cintia; I would try to disconnect from industry news and just write your story. There is always room in the market for a well written book that you are passionate about. Writing what you love makes the writing shine. I know that's not a concrete thing you can do but fixing your headspace can be the best way to get out of your own way and start writing.

For something concrete I'd write a small amount each day either long hand or in a document. Like 200 words and just slowly start building your story. Eventually you'll gain momentum and get that book finished. :)

Another tip I have is to make a Pinterest board (vision board if you're not an online person) and a playlist that is evocative of your book. Those things are fun and always get me thinking about my book. A lot of times I'll find an image on Pinterest that is perfect for my characters and inspires a scene.

Hope this helps! Happy writing. :)

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