Hesitant

"Make a start. You make not be entirely ready and may have to stop on the way for repairs, but all the same - start.  Some people are always making and never staring, so they never get anywhere because they never start. It is better to start, even if you have to return and begin over again.  It shows your intention to win out, and that will encourage your backers, or find backers if you have none." - Dr. Kelly Miller

A year ago, I couldn't ignore this desire to be a writer. It’s strong and unrelenting.  I had to listen to it and started to learn what it meant to be a part of the literary world.  So far, I have taken six on-line courses, attended numerous workshops, went to several author book signings, and read books on different types of genre.

The key learning that has ran throughout my quest; one must deal with their inner critic.  One must find a way to quiet that inner voice.  A voice that will cast fear and doubts.  Some days are easier than others to keep moving and not stop.

There is a place for the inner voice though when it comes to safety and security. How many times have we screamed at the television or a movie screen, telling the heroine about the impeding danger, “don’t go in the house, the monster is in there.”   The voice of dreams is a different story like a fairy tale. My favorite tale is Cinderella, “a dream is a wish that your heart makes.” 

Based on this literary activity and research, it made sense to start a blog.  I had several people to tell me "just start blogging, you'll be fine."  Still I couldn't bear to start writing until one afternoon last month.  I got the best advice from my writing coach, who told me “you will make mistakes.” “Acknowledge it, if possible correct it and keep moving.”   

My inner voice seemed to like the advice too.

There is no excuse for me not to try and write, I will not though quit my day job anytime soon! I just need to keep moving forward.  Failure is not trying, it’s not for trying!

Peace