I am a writer. Some days I am more confident of this fact. Today I am writing this piece and eventually someone will read my work. I am a writer today. According to one of my favorite bloggers, Jeff Goins, if a person is truly a writer- she must write every day with purpose and focus. Steven Pressfield calls it turning pro. Years ago, I read that Jerry Seinfeld wrote new material every single day. He put an X on the calendar each day he wrote. The calendar became a challenge to continue writing each day. Few excuses were more powerful than the disappointment of breaking the chain.
So today is the first X on my blog calendar. My goal is to share my process. My process of writing; my process of creating art; my process of living. Creating a blog has been on my to-do list for years now. Austin Kleon's book Show Your Work finally pushed me over the edge. I bought it a few days ago and have devoured the first half.
Thank you, Austin, for your wisdom, your inspiration, and most of all... thanks for the push!
So today is the first X on my blog calendar. My goal is to share my process. My process of writing; my process of creating art; my process of living. Creating a blog has been on my to-do list for years now. Austin Kleon's book Show Your Work finally pushed me over the edge. I bought it a few days ago and have devoured the first half.
Thank you, Austin, for your wisdom, your inspiration, and most of all... thanks for the push!