5 Writing Quotes To Stay Motivated
#3 “I think new writers are too worried that it has all been said before. Sure it has, but not by you.”- Asha Dornfest
A love of writing can be cathartic and gratifying. It can also be wrought with insecurities and fear. The feeling of not being good enough. The fear of being rejected.
That’s why it’s important to seek ways to stay motivated and inspired. To find ways to encourage you to keep going because quitting is easy. Here are five writing quotes of encouragement.
“The scariest moment is always just before you start.” ― Stephen King, On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft
Getting started can be the hardest part of writing. The blank page is a beautiful canvass that invokes fear and excitement. It is scary but take the first step, put pen to paper and just write.
“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.” ― Maya Angelou, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
If there is something that you feel you need to share with the world then share your story. Don’t bottle up those words, unleash them.
“I think new writers are too worried that it has all been said before. Sure it has, but not by you.”- Asha Dornfest
Life is a cycle. People are born, we live and then die. We celebrate birthdays and weddings. We go to school and to work. Your experience is different.
How you celebrate, react, and view life is unique. You may share a similar experience as someone else but that’s the point. We share to connect, inform and inspire.
“Every writer I know has trouble writing.”- Joseph Heller
Writing is not easy. It’s work. Take comfort in knowing that you are not alone in your writing struggles.
“To gain your own voice, you have to forget about having it heard.”-Allen Ginsberg
Just tell your story. Don’t worry about how it will be received or if read at all. If you’ve gotten it out of your head you’ve already won.
We all write for different reasons. No one reason is better than the next. If you have a story to tell then share it. Share it in your own words and let your voice be heard.
