Perseverance in Writing

What is the single most important "skill" in writing".




You will be rejected. Undoubtedly again and again.

You must know that you "have what it takes". You must believe in yourself. Everything you write should give you more confidence (even if just the tiniest bit), make your writing more practiced (easier to slip into) and increase your abilities (even if only in looking back years later).

There will be times when you are frustrated, and if you are like me, you'll cry. There will be times you want to give up, or wish you had given up long ago so you could have focused on something that netted you more.

But if you truly feel that it is your "calling" to write, that writing is your means of reaching people, sharing your ideas, or making a difference, then you MUST persevere.

Write. Every day. Whether you start a blog, a diary, a novel, an article. Whether you write letters to your friends, family or penpals. Whatever way you choose to let your thoughts out, make sure to do it regularly.

Do it for yourself first. Do it because you must, because your life would feel like less if you didn't.

Don't expect anything but the smile-evoking happiness that comes from crafting a story, giving advice, or communicating.