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
I’m fond of saying ‘work the work.’
And you must–there are things in you which demand that your attention, observation, and need to be in the world.
Why deny yourself the pleasure of that type of creation?
You shouldn’t.
Keep going!
With Love & Ink,
One of the things which push writers to say something meaningful is (frankly) we want it to age well! We want to say something which matters!
In order for it to matter to the world, it has to matter to us first.
-JBHarris
Writing is hard.
Writing is amazing.
Writing is demanding.
And yet…for those of us who embark on this journey?
We accept all of it–all of it; not trading this for the world.
Why? Because we create them.
With Love & Ink,
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
I believe the secret weapon of every writer is…the freewrite!
This strategy with this is to put your idea somewhere that you can add to, edit, and refer back! I am a fan of these freewrites (as you all know!) because it is the purest form of creativity. The idea you have is safe, saved and contained until you are ready to write more.
Remember: It will be there until you are ready.
It won’t spoil. I promise!
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
Pen. Paper. Light. Screen.
Write what you want-
Say what you mean.
Keep going.
With Love & Ink,
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
Writers don’t steal from other writers.
Read it again.
-JBHarris
JBHarris Writing Services 