Very well said. It’s funny that I came across this. I was thinking of the exact same thing. You have to work to write well, and you have to put in time to create a story. Most people think that it’s something that can be done so easily, but it takes time and effort; lots of sweat, brain power, daydreaming, sore hands… lols that sounded wrong, but you get the idea ahah… 🙂 Anyways, I just wanted to say that I liked your post.
Good post! I tend to struggle with the concept of that first sentence. If I can’t get the first sentence or the first few perfect or right when I sit down to start, then I’m done and I’ve given up. It’s a hard reality to overcome and makes it hard to sit and focus so I become “busy” with other things or lose interest.
Ryan, Your article addresses a struggle I’ve found myself facing for the last two years. I like writing with inspiration and sometimes I do it well. BUt I’ve found it difficult to write well always and I’ve even found myself running from writing when I find it work. The interesting thing is that when I am consistent and I do discipline myself I tend to enjoy the process more. Thanks for writing this article it is the inspiration I needed today.
Very well said. It’s funny that I came across this. I was thinking of the exact same thing. You have to work to write well, and you have to put in time to create a story. Most people think that it’s something that can be done so easily, but it takes time and effort; lots of sweat, brain power, daydreaming, sore hands… lols that sounded wrong, but you get the idea ahah… 🙂 Anyways, I just wanted to say that I liked your post.
Thanks Jo! Words from your commet say it all: work, time, create, effort, sweat. They are the ingredients for a good result.
Couldn’t agree more!
Good post! I tend to struggle with the concept of that first sentence. If I can’t get the first sentence or the first few perfect or right when I sit down to start, then I’m done and I’ve given up. It’s a hard reality to overcome and makes it hard to sit and focus so I become “busy” with other things or lose interest.
Ryan, Your article addresses a struggle I’ve found myself facing for the last two years. I like writing with inspiration and sometimes I do it well. BUt I’ve found it difficult to write well always and I’ve even found myself running from writing when I find it work. The interesting thing is that when I am consistent and I do discipline myself I tend to enjoy the process more. Thanks for writing this article it is the inspiration I needed today.
Writing is like golf only more frustrating. And like golf, one good round or good book keeps you going for the next dozen lousy ones.
So true! Great comparison 🙂