Writer’s Manifesto: U is for Um..
Um… Writer’s block is the kiss of death. What are you afraid to say? Let go of your fears, take your heart in your hands, and write anyway. >Writer’s Manifesto (pdf)
Um… Writer’s block is the kiss of death. What are you afraid to say? Let go of your fears, take your heart in your hands, and write anyway. >Writer’s Manifesto (pdf)
Time is your most valuable resource – even more so than pens! Make a schedule and stick to it. >Writer’s Manifesto (pdf)
Novels are not written by committee. When you write, you are alone. Solitude creates space so you can hear your truth. Make peace with your solitude. >Writer’s Manifesto (pdf)
Read… …a lot. >Writer’s Manifesto (pdf)
Doubt is good. Don’t take anything at face value. But remember to question your doubts too. >Writer’s Manifesto (pdf)
Good writing takes Practice, Patience, and Perseverance. You may not succeed… …but you only fail if you stop writing. >Writer’s Manifesto (pdf)
Bandwagons come and go. Fashions change. Listen to your Soul, not the market, and allow your pen to be guided. Only your Soul knows the Way. >Writer’s Manifesto (pdf)
Dreams take you on an inner adventure. So do novels. Dream big, and remember… Truth is meaningless without dreams. >Writer’s Manifesto (pdf)
Meditation opens a space for silence to fill your mind. Only in silence can you hear your true voice. Listen to your Inner Buddha. >Writer’s Manifesto (pdf)
A swelled ego spells death to good writing. Laugh your ego into submission. Don’t take yourself too seriously. It’s just a story and they’re only words. >Writer’s Manifesto (pdf)
Self-knowledge is the key to deep writing. Know yourself and your writing will flourish. >Writer’s Manifesto (pdf)
Judge your writing with care. Don’t be your own worse critic. Be balanced and fair… Judge wisely. >Writer’s Manifesto (pdf)