It never fails. Every time I stare at a blank document and wonder what I’m going to write or how I’m going to fill a page I say to myself “This is going to suck. Whatever I put here. I might as well start putting something down.” And I do. And it doesn’t always suck. So don’t worry about not sucking. Accept that sometimes you might suck and know that you probably won’t in the end. Just start writing.
It doesn’t always have to be awe inspiring, or revolutionary. The best tip for writing, is just to do it every day, regardless of how good or bad it is.
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As a write, I’ve discovered the same thing. Most of the time I think what I’m writing is junk. But when I come back and read it a few hours later I love more than I hate. A few edits and I’ve got a great piece of work that nearly came at the speed of thought.
Write fast or not at all! Maybe.
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