Just Write

There is no unique formula or pens you have to use.

Scrivener, Word, Pages, or Notes will be abused.

The story will come to you in the rain, on a train, or at the game. It doesn’t matter.

Please type the words out one after another or handwrite them so you don’t shatter.

Just get them out of your head and leave nothing unsaid.

Just Write.

When the writing isn’t coming, I advise you to read whatever you like.

Read big books and small ones.

Sometimes, read something you don’t like to figure out how not to be that boring.

Read anything.

Writing is serious work, but it can be fun, too.

Maybe go to the zoo if you can’t think of anything to write.

Imagine the animals all have social lives like you do.

Would they complain about the weather where you are, too?

Should they be jealous because everyone loved the polar bears instead?

Take a break, sing a song, paint a picture, and don’t let it stay in your head.

Your writing will miss you just as much as you miss it.

Your characters are waiting, and please don’t forget to visit.