Three Little Words For Writers

I'm beginning to feel like a Sunday morning preacher who brings the same message in slightly different words to his parishioners. The poster for today are words that I've preached to you over and over again, even if slightly different words, another arrangement. The message is the same.

My keywords on this blog and in my own writing journey have always been patience and perseverance.  It's rather obvious that only those who believe are going to have the first two traits, as well. 

The believe part is not always easy. What does it take to believe in what we're doing on our writing journey? 

A positive attitude:  Yep--the Negative Nellies aren't going to achieve being positive whenever and wherever possible. When you find yourself in the No corner, ask yourself what you need to do to get out. What is the opposite of the negative thoughts you might be having? Turn it around and see if you can stay up more than down.

Some success:  There is no doubt that each success you have on your writing journey will boost your self-confidence. Don't wait for the big publishing contract for a book to consider that success. Start with the small things. Publication in small venues, compliments from your writing group, reader appreciation. Each time you experience a positive thing in your writing world, you are one step farther in believing in yourself.

Passion for your writing:  I watched a highly lauded but also highly criticized football player on the Kansas City Chiefs team last evening. My comment to my husband was "You have to admire the guy. He plays with such passion." It's why he is a top player; it's also why his celebrations are a bit too exuberant for officials and other teams and gives his coaching staff a headache, most likely. I have no doubt that he believes in himself. You will harbor that same kind of belief if you are passionate about writing. If you are wishy-washy about your writing life, it will show in what you write and it will poke holes in the believing in yourself balloon.

Work on the belief  part of today's quote. Continue to have patience and perseverance. If you achieve all three, your writing world can look mighty pretty.