New Beginnings In Writing

Have you ever been hit with inspiration like a bolt of lightning? Has your muse tapped you on your shoulder and whispered in your ear that it's time to get moving on that idea that has been swirling in your mind for much too long? Have you been stopped in the middle of a household chore knowing it's time to begin that big writing project you've toyed with off and on?

There are times when we know that the time for a new beginning is here. When it happens, you'd better listen and make that first big step by sitting down and doing whatever you do when writing something new.

Some outline while others dive right into the first draft and let the project pull them along. Do you trust the magic of beginnings as the last part of the quote above says? 

That brings us back to that old concern--self-confidence. You need to have some of that if  you are going to trust the magic of beginnings. Give yourself some credit for past projects when you start another one. Have the attitude that you've done it before and you can do it again. Do whatever it takes to boost your self-confidence. Put those rejections behind you and begin again.

You've often heard me say that I love new beginnings. I think of it every month when I turn the page on my calendars. Brand new month--push the old behind and move on. I love starting to read a book. There is a perfect new beginning. Same with seeing a movie. And yes, I do love starting to write a new essay, story, or poem. There is something quite satisfying about doing so. 

When that feeling of knowing it's time to begin something new hits you, stop and listen, then proceed to the writing process.