This is a direct response to a couple of comments on my Instagram feed...because there are just so many answers. One of the many downsides of any kind of online communications is that you can't hear my tone of voice, and I can't see your reactions. As a teacher by nature, this is a MASSIVE handicap for me. I speak authoritatively, with a good side of sarcasm, and I depend on seeing the facial expressions of my students to help me decide if I got my point/lesson across.
So, that being said, I NEVER talk down to anyone or speak as if I believe you're stupid, so if my words "seem" condescending - they really aren't - if I were speaking those same words to you, you'd hear that it's not a bad tone of voice.
The comment I got was about needing help starting to write a book. Here comes the teacher voice!
Just Write. And Read.
Seriously, it's that easy and that hard. No one else on the planet can help you start to become a writer. It's 100% up to you. Just like the picture I posted on Instagram of my daughter painting, you either can't live without writing, or you can. It's your decision. Take this post, for instance. I should probably be writing my books, BUT, I Am Writing, am I not? This counts. Outlining a book, researching traits, locations, ideas...and then writing in a notebook whatever makes you sit up and take notice...
So, that being said, I NEVER talk down to anyone or speak as if I believe you're stupid, so if my words "seem" condescending - they really aren't - if I were speaking those same words to you, you'd hear that it's not a bad tone of voice.
The comment I got was about needing help starting to write a book. Here comes the teacher voice!
Just Write. And Read.
Seriously, it's that easy and that hard. No one else on the planet can help you start to become a writer. It's 100% up to you. Just like the picture I posted on Instagram of my daughter painting, you either can't live without writing, or you can. It's your decision. Take this post, for instance. I should probably be writing my books, BUT, I Am Writing, am I not? This counts. Outlining a book, researching traits, locations, ideas...and then writing in a notebook whatever makes you sit up and take notice...