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The Rewards of Persistence

Writing

May 07, 2024•2 min read

The Rewards of Persistence:
Staying Motivated on Your Writing Journey
by Michael Harris
Are you an aspiring author with blank page blues?
I get it, I’ve been there, done that. It took me a good dozen years with my first book bouncing around in my mind, before I made a decision to actually write.
Once I started, it took a grand total of 79 days to get the book done.
Have you also found yourself hesitating to start writing or simply staring at the cursor blinking and taunting you with its relentless rhythm?
Fear not, fellow writer!!
Picture this: you're creating the insights that make your stories a book when suddenly, inspiration strikes like a lightning bolt bringing light to the darkest corners of your imagination.
Your fingers move across the keyboard with a newfound intention as you breathe life into your story, one word at a time. It's moments like these that remind us why we wanted to write a book in the first place.
But let's be real for a moment - writing isn't always rainbows and butterflies.
There are days when the words refuse to flow, and doubt creeps in at just the wrong time. It's during these moments of uncertainty that our commitment to our book is truly tested. Will we succumb to procrastination, or will we summon the strength to persevere?
Here's the thing: persistence isn't just about gritting your teeth and moving forward, it's about embracing the journey, warts and all.
It's about finding joy in the process, celebrating the small victories, and learning from the occasional setbacks.
So, what are the rewards of persistence, you ask?
Well, for starters, there's the incomparable sense of accomplishment that comes from seeing your words leap off the page and into the hearts and minds of readers. There's the thrill of watching your story unfold before your very eyes.
But perhaps the greatest reward of all is the knowledge that you have the power to shape messages and missions with your words, to inspire, entertain, and provoke thought.
So, dear writer, take heart.
Embrace the challenges, cherish the victories, and above all, keep writing. For in the end, the greatest reward of all is the journey itself.
And of course, seeing your book fly off the shelf also has its own sense of a job well done.
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