How To Begin Writing

This is the most common question I get these days now that I officially wrote and published my own book. I think people think there is some sort of secret. I know I thought I was missing something when I was writing. But the truth is, you just have to start. This is why in my writing group I now offer writing challenges. It is not necessarily about what you are writing. It is about doing the exercise to begin with.

If we want a flatter tummy we need to do sit ups every day right ? Same with writing. If you want to be a good writer, you need to write everyday. You need to exercise the brain. You need to just write instead of think. Kind of like what I am doing write now. When I started this post, I wasn't exactly sure what I wanted to say. I just started with the first thing that came to my mind. If you think about what people ask you, it usually can be the thing you write about it. If someone asks you how to do something, chances are more people want to ask you too. They just don't.

I think they only thing more flattering than people buying my book and reviewing it for me, is those who ask me how they too can write a book like I did. That to me was a gift I didn't know I would get it. I honestly set out to write this book for me. I wanted to share my story. I knew that if I did, someone out there would realize they are not alone. They may even relate to the stories I shared. Turns out, I was right. I have had many people reach out and tell me how much they related to my stories. They even shared parts of their stories. They related to things I wish they couldn't. That just goes to show you how much people hide behind their sadness. It should tell you that your story matters too. The longer you wait to share it, the longer someone else feels alone.

So what are you waiting for? Share your story.

Start writing.