A Writer's Pep Talk

As a writer, I think we all inspire. Sometimes, the more you read, the better the writing.
Six years ago, I was afraid to share my best work out of fear of thievery. An old friend expressed to me how wrong I might- probably was.

Throughout the entirely universe, everything is recycled, and I'm sure this is not the first time this was ever thought up. To fellow writers: Fear not
Pause never, except to breathe. Accept to breathe. The breath is what is keeping us humble so I, can less of the time stumble over my unfinished thoughts. There's nothing invalid about being aware of ones surroundings. On the flip side, zoning into a private world to allow for a space like this is the most important- the most vulnerable thing that we as writers do. To unlock a door to allow the relishing in this pleasurable piece of the puzzle without edges, no walls, no frame. I have to remind myself that it's okay to say the same thing more than once. It ain't redundant, but a friendly reminder of the importance of this.

This is a practice and it's the only way to get better. To not lose it, rather. Perhaps some words and phrases will feel right one moment and the next, only a cliche' followed by a scoff. As a writer, it's a continuous tug-a-war to admire each other, self-critique, to remain open to sharing, and most importantly, to never run out of pages.

~Tina Meeks