Fake It ‘Til You Make It: One Writer’s Path
If our writing is to have impact, we must write about what matters most to us. Our writing must come from a place of care and commitment. This doesn’t mean we have to be experts. Rather, we need to be sufficiently passionate about our subject matter that we are willing to become knowledgeable.
When we are called to write about a certain topic, we can rely on the truth of these words by Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh, “Understanding is another name for love; love is another name for understanding.”
Make a list of 10 things you care about. Then start writing.
Onward!
Mary
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Boy is this every true. I stall, delay, ignore and eventually put away ideas that are “shoulds” – either from my own taunting saboteur or from other people. When I care, though, I return to the words and ideas. Thanks for the reminder!
10 things, what a great idea…and it sounds easy, that’s my favorite part. No need to procrastinate when there is only 10 things!