Wednesday, October 2, 2013

The secret to writing...

There is no secret to writing.  It's just something you do- like breathing, without thinking and just getting it all on the page.  Sometimes authors get stuck when they picture a finished piece before they have even begun writing.  Having that shiny perfect finished product in mind can sometimes cause anxiety about starting.  Instead of picturing a finished piece, just get the story onto the paper.   It's messy, but it's out there and ready for you to tweak and change it into that perfect piece you envisioned!
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  1. AnonymousOctober 2, 2013 at 10:35 AM

    You are so correct. Whenever I write, I think of a main idea, and I write from there. No anxiety here baby!
    -amethysthare

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  2. AnonymousMarch 10, 2014 at 5:24 PM

    My writing teacher Mrs. Yeates says think of something to write and just... put it on paper. It will be all humble jumble at first but with edits and revision any story can be made better. Charlette M.

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