You can do this writing thing.
Flock, please turn your Bibles to Mark, chapter 9. Specifically, verses 20-24. This is when the father of a child riddled with seizures says he doesn't believe they are curable. Lo and behold, Jesus comes along and heals the child.
"All things are possible for one who believes," Jesus says.
"I believe! Help my unbelief," the father says.
Put aside your beliefs about Jesus and look at the words. It's more than a passage on how someone should believe in Jesus. Rather, it's a small lesson in believing in your power to change things. If you don't, then defeat becomes your constant companion.
Your Writing Disbelief
I bet someone else's life savings that you haven’t believed in your writing prowess at one time or another. I mean, how can you compete with the greatness of other authors' works? Here's the thing: your writing is fine. In fact, it's better than you think at this moment. Truth be told, it can break all records and boundaries when it comes to readership and sales.
Unfortunately, the disbelief in yourself makes your ideas seem lifeless and not worth pursuing.
Believe In Yourself
A dear friend constantly said you must change what's inside first before fixing what's outside. It's been my mantra for decades, even though I had moments when I didn't practice what I preached.
However, it's true. If you feel like crap inside, then everything else is going to feel like crap on the outside. It includes your creative endeavors.
You need to first believe in who you are as an individual. It's tough at times. You can wake up and feel great. However, that contemptuous little inside voice -- call it the child or the devil -- tries to convince you otherwise.
Nevertheless, the more you establish positive attitudes about yourself, the easier it is to ignore the other voice. Soon enough, your creative soul becomes the dominant persona while the child/devil is barely heard.
Believe In Your Writing
The moment you believe in yourself is when you want to do the same with your writing. First, forget what everyone else does. Next, be happy about the success of your friends. Enjoy a story from your favorite author instead of making constant comparisons. In the end, only one person's writing matters -- yours.
Is the first draft you write going to be amazing? Nope. Truth be told, it will probably look like poop smeared on paper.
The good news is if you’re willing to learn and revise it will get better. It might take some time to achieve this. Yet, by removing the disbelief from your system, the final results will astound you and the readers.
What Did We Learn Today, Rich?
If you're reading this, it means you're still alive or a ghost with the power to manipulate a computer keyboard. If the former, it means you’re on this planet for a purpose. If you have always felt it was to be creative, don't delay removing the disbelief from your purpose. Trust me, there's an audience for your vampire duck romance books.
Yours always,
Rich Scott Keller
Email: wpantscreations@gmail.com
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