Stop beating yourself up. You’re a work in progress, which means you get there a little bit at a time not all at once.

Every scene furthers the plot.

brynwrites: Some writers confuse “you must further the plot with every scene” with “heavy plot handling must happen constantly.” (Which is a shame, because the latter is not only incorrect, but can make your character’s interactions stiff and boring.) It’s… Read moreEvery scene furthers the plot.

cartel: “So please ask yourself: What would I do if I weren’t afraid? And then go do it.” — Sheryl Sandberg, Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead (via aureat)

Every scene furthers the plot.

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naturaekos: “You can’t get much done in life if you only work on days when you feel good.” — Jerry West (via amargedom)

cartel: “So please ask yourself: What would I do if I weren’t afraid? And then go do it.” — Sheryl…

cartel: “So please ask yourself: What would I do if I weren’t afraid? And then go do it.” — Sheryl… from Tumblr https://writeinspiration.tumblr.com/post/178448264667

naturaekos: “You can’t get much done in life if you only work on days when you feel good.” — Jerry…

naturaekos: “You can’t get much done in life if you only work on days when you feel good.” — Jerry… from Tumblr https://writeinspiration.tumblr.com/post/178442833021

Three Ways to Start a Story

justawritingaid: For some writers, beginnings are the hardest part because they set the stage for the rest of the story. They need to be interesting, informative, and give the reader a taste of what they’re getting into, making them important… Read moreThree Ways to Start a Story

Three Ways to Start a Story

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Three Ways to Start a Story

justawritingaid: For some writers, beginnings are the hardest part because they set the stage for… from Tumblr https://writeinspiration.tumblr.com/post/178409392598