Anything we think about other writers, we inevitably think about ourselves. Be kind to everyone, including yourself. 

I know things are scary and crazy for a lot of us right now, but that shouldn’t mean you abandon doing the what you love. The world is always a better place when we do what means the most to us. 

Yes, there are times you don’t know the way forward, and yes, you will almost certainly experience rejection. But don’t tell yourself writing IS hard. When it’s going well, when you find that story, it’s naturally effortless.

If you set your intentions before you begin anything new, whether a story or a year, you can start to develop new habits. 

As we grow up, it’s easy to start believing that work and fun can’t be one and the same. This may be true in some professions, but it shouldn’t be so in the arts. No fun for the writer; no fun for the reader.