But there's an even greater success than all these things. Too many times, I've seen beginning and potential writers give up and slink away into nothingness just because they had the wrong impression that writing is all about fame and money. When they're actually there writing, they find out that writing is purely hard work, perseverance, dedication and passion. If you think you can't live without romancing the written word, or you can't help but devour every book you get your hands on, or you've got more characters struggling and screaming to come out from inside your head than you care to admit, then admit it or not, you can be a writer. And can is the operative word here, because not all those who have the talent to write do write and become writers, and not all those who aren't born writers get stuck at just being non-writers.
Writing is a state of mind, and a passion of the heart.
If you have the desire, the want, the need to write, then you already have a headstart. For beginning writers, this can be a daunting and downright scary question to answer. It may feel like you're going to bunjee jump from a 100-foot bridge, not sure if the cord that's tied to your ankles is too long or too short or can support your weight. Faith in oneself, faith in the ability to shine through. So here are 12 affirmations for you.