Friday, July 25, 2014

Remind Yourself of These Things Every Time You Sit Down to Write

By +EdieMelson  @EdieMelson

So often writers struggle more against the head-game part of the journey than any other. Today I’d like to share a list of things to help. So remind yourself of these things every time you sit down to write. 

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These are the things I hold onto when the doubts creep in. What would you add to the list?

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Blessings,
Edie

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20 comments:

  1. Joan HallJuly 25, 2014 at 7:16 AM

    I love this, Edie. Pinned it, tweeted, and sharing with my fiction group.

    Blessings,
    Joan

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  2. UnknownJuly 25, 2014 at 7:23 AM

    12 hit home. It ain't easy!!! Great list :)

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    1. Edie MelsonJuly 25, 2014 at 8:06 AM

      Devani, sometimes it's nice to know we all struggle with the same things! Thank you for stopping by, Blessings, E

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  3. Vonda SkeltonJuly 25, 2014 at 7:55 AM

    Powerful! Thanks, Edie!

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  4. JenniferJuly 25, 2014 at 8:31 AM

    Good word. Especially the last one :)

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  5. Southern-fried FictionJuly 25, 2014 at 8:56 AM

    I've always said talent is a gift from God...with some assembly required. :) That assembly is the learning part we have to do to hone that gift, stretching it, and polishing it.

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    1. Edie MelsonJuly 25, 2014 at 9:17 AM

      Ane, "talent is a gift from God...with some assembly required." LOVE this! Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Blessings, E

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  6. Andrea MerrellJuly 25, 2014 at 10:00 AM

    LOVE number 10. The times I've failed or been rejected -- along with constructive suggestions -- are absolutely the times I've learned the most. When you know something is missing the mark, you keep working and polishing until it hits.

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    1. Edie MelsonJuly 25, 2014 at 8:45 PM

      Andrea, it's that kind of drive and determination that has brought you so far! Blessings, E

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  7. Sherry CarterJuly 25, 2014 at 11:52 AM

    Boy, do I need this list - every one!

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  8. Ellen AndersenJuly 25, 2014 at 11:55 AM

    Thanks for these Edie. Important to remember all of them. #8 and #9 hit home especially.

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  9. Tim SuddethJuly 25, 2014 at 12:24 PM

    Number 13.. I am making a point to enjoy these beginning steps I'm taking and not get too ahead of myself. I want to enjoy this life as a writer and not lose to to worry.

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  10. Pam GloverJuly 25, 2014 at 6:09 PM

    Edie, this is so good I bookmarked so that I can read it every time I sit down to write. Thank you!

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  11. Jean WiseJuly 25, 2014 at 9:13 PM

    Good reminders, Number 6 hit me. sometimes it is more comfortable to stay where you are and not take the risk to try new things. STRETCH was my word last year - time to revisit it again.

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  12. Delia LathamJuly 29, 2014 at 2:49 PM

    Love this, Edie! Right now, I especially related to #4, but was immediately encouraged by #7. :)

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