Writers have to get used to chatter. We have to get used to people talking about our work without doubt creeping in to say they are speaking ill of your work.
People commenting is just that. Not all conversation is criticism.
-JBHarris
The page is one of the last absolute last bastions of expression powered by human thought.
Own your pen.
Possess your page.
Harness your talent.
Write.
-JBHarris
Good things come to those who wait—AND WORK! Writers must be acquainted with two things:
1.) Waiting for opportunities.
2.) Working while waiting (or making) opportunities.
Lazy writers make decisions.
Successful writers make decisions.
Which one do you want to do?
-JBHarris
There is a point in your writing journey that will demand you quit or persist. At that point, you must make a decision what to do next.
Do not shrivel up! Push forward!
Even if you have to take a deep breath first.
-JBHarris
Write what you want and fear not.
If you wait to write what people like, you’ll never write.
Boldness—like diamonds!—have to mined.
-JBHarris
Writers don’t steal from other writers.
Read it again.
-JBHarris
Writing is messy. Writing is crazy-making. Writing can be all-consuming! And there will be times where writing feels impossible! Give yourself grace—you will need it.
-JBHarris
You must be your own first fan!
In the ruckus of criticism and doubt you need to have a depth within you to be your first fan!
You must be able to cheer YOU on before anyone else can…or will.
-JBHarris
At my lowest point: there was writing.
At my highest point: there was writing.
This craft has been an anchor and a grace.
The story—your story!—needs to be put somewhere.
-JBHarris
✓ Writing cultivates passion. It invokes and evokes thought, power, which encourages us to invest more in our talents, abilities and proclivities.
Writers, at our core, care.
-JBHarris
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