You don’t have to have been homeless or abused or addicted to have a life full enough to tell any story. 

Sometimes it may seem like our opportunities have dried up, but that’s almost always because we have begun to doubt. 

There are times when feedback from an editor or friend or writing group is helpful. But not if you’re looking for validation. That has to come from you.

Though most of us work alone, there are times when focused collaboration can free up our stuck thinking. 

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