“Never give up on a dream just because of the time it will take to accomplish it. The time will pass anyway.” - Earl Nightingale #amwriting Be Writing. #author #writing

Note to self: Remember a first draft doesn't have to be your final draft. But it needs to get done, so you can review the story and have the other drafts after it. Concentrate, finish your first draft, and make a book possible. -Wrtr #amwriting #writercommunity Be Writing #author

Writing the story is what we get to do in exchange for the editing, publishing, etc... The hard part comes after the first draft is written. And all the things that have to be done after that. #amwriting Be Writing. Write. #author #writing

When, how, and what you write are unique to you. There is no writer-shaped mold you need to fill. Each author has their story to tell. - Wrtr #amwriting ... Be Writing. #Writing #author

Writing: Sometimes as authors we just have to sit our butts down and write. #amwriting #amediting Not everyone will understand. And that's ok. Keep Writing. -Wrtr #author #writing

For each author writing they have a different writing process, don't try to match your writing process with another author's writing process. Each author has their own. #amwriting ... #author #Writing Refine your process.

It doesn't take much to show support for fellow writers. A kind word, a book purchase, or even a retweet can change someone's day. - Wrtr #amwriting Be Writing. #author #writing

Sometimes as an author, all you can do is follow along with a character and write what you see. Follow along in the story and write what you see and hear. - Wrtr #amwriting #amediting Be Writing. #author #Writing

'A key to writing a great story or plot is to write to entertain both you and the reader. Not to worry about the writing in the first draft. But just to write to entertain. There will be time to edit later.' - Wrtr #amwriting #amediting ~ #author #Writing

I used to think I'd need to hoard my ideas and writing, always worried they'd run out. But I found out there are always more writing ideas than I have time to write. - Wrtr #amwriting #author #Writing

I like to have a brief one-sentence goal for each chapter/scene I'm writing. Even if I don't hit it, it leaves room for creativity without writer's block. - Wrtr #amwriting Be Writing. #writing #author

“Messy first drafts provide us the soil to grow our story in. Your first draft needs to be messy, so it has room enough to grow your story ideas. Once your first draft exists, then you can get to work on your story.” - Wrtr #amwriting Be Writing. #author #writing

“As a writer, it's not the writing speed that's important, but the getting it done. Keep moving. It's the act of keeping writing that's important. Be Writing.” - Wrtr #amwriting #amediting

Writing is unpredictable. Author's writing weather. #amwriting Be Writing. -Wrtr ...What kind of author weather are you experiencing today?

(Art/Comic By: Grant Snider) #author #Writing

“Sometimes you think you know the story you are writing and then later on the true story in the words shows through, the one that you know needs to be written. It's then at that moment when the story finally clicks into place. You can breathe easy and write it.” - Wrtr #amwriting

Storytelling is more than writing a story. It's writing a story that irresistibly pulls the reader along with it. #amwriting #author #writing - Wrtr

“People who deny the existence of dragons are often eaten by dragons. From within.” - Ursula K. Le Guin #amwriting Be Writing. #author #writing

'There is something about writing that just feeds the soul. Writing sometimes can get lost among all the things you have to do during the day. It can take grit. But remember to feed your soul.' - Wrtr #amwriting ~ #author #Writing

“I think as authors sometimes we forget to take time to enjoy writing the first draft. Being so worried that it should be more than a draft. The first draft is the one time and place where you don't have to worry about your mistakes, but just to enjoy the story.” -Wrtr #amwriting

“To me, writing is fun. It doesn’t matter what you’re writing, as long as you can tell a story.” - Stan Lee #amwriting ...Be Writing. #author #writing