And a very happy Thursday to you all! What’s happening in your literary world right now?
I have a rather self-reflective and serious question for you today. I can hear you all groaning from here but that won’t deflect my purpose. Are you ready?
How do you see yourself as a writer? In other words, what is your writing self-image?
Let’s start with a quote and then we’ll discuss this more.
QUOTE OF THE DAY
“The person we believe ourselves to be will always act in a manner consistent with our self-image.”
Brian Tracy
I love that quote and it is oh, so true.
So back to the question: what is your self-image regarding your writing abilities? This is a bit tricky, isn’t it? If we say we are incredible then maybe our self-image is a bit inflated, and that isn’t good…if we say we are horrible then obviously we have some work to do with that regard.
Do you have a trusted friend who will be honest with you about your abilities? Family member? Do you belong to a writers’ group where you can get objective opinions about your writing? Hell, do you even want to know? LOL
Think about it. We must believe in ourselves because let’s face it, our fan club is rather small on the best of days….but…..our image must be realistic as well so that we can move forward and affect improvement.
PROMPT OF THE DAY
Yes, you know what I want you to do….write 200 words describing this picture, but put it in fiction form today.
CONTEST OF THE DAY
The Colorado Prize For Poetry is accepting submissions. Entry fee is $25 and first prize is a $2000 honorarium. This is for poetry books, or collections of poetry. You can read about it here.
TIP OF THE DAY
Go find the best thing you have ever written. We all have a favorite piece so don’t tell me that you don’t have one. Now, read it and then ask yourself what it is about that piece that makes it your favorite. Once you have answered that question, then replicate the strength of that piece the next time you write something. Build on your victories…they are your strengths….they are what make you a good writer.
MORE LATER
Time to go; I have a novel that is demanding my attention. Have a great day writing!
Bill
“Helping writers to spread their wings and fly.”
Billybuc
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