Marcel M. du Plessis
Don't stop. Even if no one likes your stuff. Never stop. Never give up - even when everything tells you you should.
Trust me, I've been there - rock bottom. But the act of writing kept bringing me back to the light, no matter how low things got.
You have to realize that your first draft is bad - it's bad for every writer. The first draft is there to 'teach' you about the book you're trying to write. It is a learning opportunity and not a finished product. You'll get far if you keep this in mind.
Writing is a skill, not a talent. Skills need to be improved. Anyone can learn a skill. What sets writing apart (slightly) is that it is hard to keep at it. The act can drive you to tears. It's important to know that the only difference between a writer and a non-writer is that the writer...didn't...give...up.
So, what are you waiting for? Go write!
Trust me, I've been there - rock bottom. But the act of writing kept bringing me back to the light, no matter how low things got.
You have to realize that your first draft is bad - it's bad for every writer. The first draft is there to 'teach' you about the book you're trying to write. It is a learning opportunity and not a finished product. You'll get far if you keep this in mind.
Writing is a skill, not a talent. Skills need to be improved. Anyone can learn a skill. What sets writing apart (slightly) is that it is hard to keep at it. The act can drive you to tears. It's important to know that the only difference between a writer and a non-writer is that the writer...didn't...give...up.
So, what are you waiting for? Go write!
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