by C. Michelle Jefferies
We hear it all the time.
I tried this. . . but it didn't work.
I wanted to do this but . . .
I've recently had surgery in order to help me loose excess weight. It was one of the hardest things I've ever done. But so so so necessary in order for me to still be here twenty years from now. Necessary for me to feel better. Necessary for me. Period.
Sure the weight has come off and I am feeling tons better but its not just the surgery. The surgery is a tool and nothing more. You see, I am not just relying on modern medicine to keep me healthy. It's what's happening in my head that is making the biggest difference. I am watching every ounce of food that enters my mouth, counting protein vs carbs vs veggies. I eat on small plates, eat by the clock, plan my meals hours ahead of time. Drink tons and tons of water. My life will forever revolve around food. Oh and exercise? Yeah that too.
So, what does this have to do with writing?
Anyone can write a blog post, an article or a manuscript if they choose to. Anyone can write something that can be read. The question is, can anyone write something people want to read?
Writing and being a successful writer takes more than just the ability to sit and put words on paper or screen. Beyond creating words, do you have the determination to revise and edit it until you see double? Do you have the guts to send it to people who are going to rip it to shreds? Do you have the stamina to think eat, sleep, drink, and breathe words? When all else goes wrong and you have nothing left in you, can you still call yourself a writer? If years from now your still receiving rejections and no recognition, are you still going to try?
If everyone around you is insisting that there is no elephant in the room, do you still see it?
The key to being a successful writer is in your head. You need to call yourself a writer, you need to write or think about writing every day. You need to get some guts and tough skin and let others help you make it better. You need to, like my last post said, make time instead of waiting for that magical hour to appear. Because I guarantee you in real life they don't.
Want to be a writer? Remember, it's all in your head.
The path to wisdom is not always straight.
3 comments:
You are so brave! I've been thinking I might need to do that, but it's so drastic! sigh. Did your insurance cover any of it??
My insurance covered most of it. I was very lucky to have the right insurance at the right time. Its been a hard year, but so worth it. If you have questions I am here to answer them.
My insurance covered most of it. I was very lucky to have the right insurance at the right time. Its been a hard year, but so worth it. If you have questions I am here to answer them.
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