Hope Writes

Writing Is Easy

Posted by Hope

All too often would-be writers talk themselves out of the pleasure and joy of writing all because they think it’s too hard. Are you rocking that same boat?

Let me tell you right now…all those people who say writing is terribly hard are lying to you. Writing isn’t hard. Writing is easy. Those who say it’s hard think so because they make it hard.

There have been times when I said the same thing, "It’s too hard. I can’t do it. I can’t write anything decent." But it was also during those times that I’d churn out quite a few pages every day, most of which was pretty decent writing.

What’s even more interesting is that during the times when I thought writing was too hard, the biggest reason why I felt that way was because I had drained myself entirely of all creative energy I possessed. I worked myself to the bone, never stopping to refill my well or replenish my creative surges.

Make Writing Fun

The simple truth is that you have to make writing fun. Even more true is that there will be days when writing isn’t fun at all. It will be hard work. But the end results and the gratification you feel at having completed the work will be well worth it all.

You can make writing fun by…

• taking frequent breaks.
• brainstorming with writer friends.
• infuse creative ideas into your writing.
• sketching a picture of your character(s).
• creating a collage of certain aspects of your work to give you a visual goal.

Writing is easy if you make it easy. Writing is difficult if you make it difficult. Make writing what you want it to be. Love writing and it will love you right back. Despise it and it will return the heartache.

Do you think writing is easy?

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3 Responses to “Writing Is Easy”

1. Grace Says:
   March 27th, 2008 at 12:44 pm

   You’re right, Hope. I’ve known people who never thought they could write, or love it, until they actually tried. And then later on they found out they’re actually good at the job too!

   I never thought I’d make it as blogger until I jumped in. Two years later, I am having the time of my life!

   Grace’s last blog post..Top 5 healthiest fast-food chains

2. Groove Momma Says:
   March 28th, 2008 at 5:01 pm

   True, true! Sometimes you just have give it a try and see what comes out of it.

   Groove Momma’s last blog post..15 Minutes a Day

3. Hope Says:
   March 29th, 2008 at 4:18 pm

   Thanks for the comments, Grace and Groove Momma! You’re both right…just jump in and try.

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