My notes from a writers’ conference emphasize the importance of commitment when it comes to your work.
1. Writing is a practice – do it every day.
2. Writing is endurance, a beloved commitment, “Yes, I’m still writing…”
3. Writing is a personal search – you have a question you’re trying to answer.
4. Writing is failure and rejection, a painful dig to find what glimmers.
5. Writing means reading to become fluent. Don’t fear that what you read will taint or change you’re writing. You can’t write well unless you read well.
6. Writing takes courage to tackle daunting subjects.
7. Writing is a journey that leads to yourself.
8. Writing is finding the strength to finish without perfection.
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Linda K. Sienkiewicz is a writer, poet, and artist. Learn more about her award winning novel, In the Context of Love. Learn more about her picture book, Gordy and the Ghost Crab. Learn more about her poetry chapbook, Security
Write on! Seriously. Good post.
Writing is staying in the dark until the dark is finished.
Ooh, Linda, I really like that.
This is exactly what I needed to read today. Thank you, Linda!
Hey Julie Manon! Good to hear from you! You’re most welcome!!
Great list! I’d add: Writing is discovery. Someone once said, “How do I know what I think until I write about it?” I’ve found that true. Writing is a way to discover what we think, but perhaps never articulated before.
This is so very true, Deborah, whether it’s fiction or poetry or nonfiction! Thank you for your addition.