By La-Tan Roland
Murphy
Do you ever you find
yourself feeling frustrated and confused with too many voices telling you what
you should write about? Perhaps, you feel overwhelmed—lacking motivation
because of opinions expressed by well-intending folk, and by self-inflicted
comparisons made?
Perhaps, you know
without a doubt you are supposed to write and actually feel called to
write. Still, the noise in your head hinders your ability to move forward
powerfully and confidently on your writing journey, while remaining true to
YOU!
The world of writing
offers millions of writing voices, each writing voice created to draw-in every
personality type of marketable readers. I want to encourage you that no one can
write like you. No one in the whole world has lived your life, or experienced
the things you have experienced.
Today, as you approach
your author’s workspace, square your shoulders and drink in a deep cleansing
breathe. When you breathe-out imagine yourself letting-go of all temptations
and all demanding comparisons. As you place your willing hands on the computer
keyboard, remember—no one on the planet has your fingerprints.
That’s how unique you truly are, dear friend. Because of this, no one on the
planet can write like you! Move forward. Write powerfully; write boldly!
Allow me the honor of
sharing a few ideas that have helped my writing process:
· Passion
- Write about things that you are passionate about. Otherwise, you will find
yourself stuck for sure!
· Authenticity
- Express yourself authentically. Do NOT try to be someone else, or write
like someone else. Authenticity is the best approach to writing, or
speaking powerfully.
· Be
TRUE TO YOU - This establishes credibility: The most powerful books are
written by people who keep their story-line true to themselves. For
example: If you grew up in Europe, you have much to say about European culture.
If your book is about depression, credibility would prove most powerful as you
share YOUR story, instead of scientific facts only.
· Rest
- In order to keep your thought processes flowing and moving in a productive
direction, make sure to get plenty of rest the night before you begin an
important writing venture. A clear, alert mind is important! (Coffee
always helps too, and a bit of chocolate!)
· Research
– Be sure to do your homework, after choosing your topic. Topical writing
requires time and research.
· Relate
– work hard at relating to your reader by drawing them into your story-line
both intellectually and emotionally.
· Voice
– be diligent about finding your voice in both written and spoken word.
· Attend
writer’s conferences and writer’s workshops regularly. New roadways are being
developed each and every day in the publishing industry.
Write! Write with
passion! Write with purpose!
Be true to YOU, friend! Be true to YOU!
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