The Truth About Writing

The truth about writing, according to Beth Mende is that ...

"No one is asking, let alone demanding, that you write. 

     The world is not waiting with bated breath for your 

     article or book. Whether or not you get a single word 

     on paper, the sun will rise, the earth will spin,

 the universe will expand. Writing is forever and always a 

     choice -- your choice."

Yes, it's our choice to write or not. If we do write, we better be passionate about it and gather the courage to do it right, which for many writer means rewriting and rewriting. One famous writer said, " I don't write. I rewrite."

So, believe in your choice, have courage, rewrite and rewrite. Let your willpower create a magical manuscript.  The truth is that you can do it, if you have the willpower and determination to do it. And take William Zinsser's advice:

“Believe in your own identity and your own opinions. Proceed with confidence, generating it, if necessary, by pure willpower. Writing is an act of ego and you might as well admit it. Use its energy to keep yourself going.”