Figuring it out

The worst part about writing is the first part about writing — you have a great idea and now you have to decide how to write about it!

We’ve all sat at the keyboard feeling stuck, feeling defeated, trying not to click over to YouTube to watch cat videos. Please, internet! Take me anywhere but don’t leave me with this empty Word document!!

But you know, I like to think that’s the moment where you need to trust yourself and just give it some time. Whatever it is you’re planning to write – an email, a report, a short story, anything – now’s the time to dedicate yourself to this thing. No, not in a tied on the train tracks kind of way but in a supportive and patient kind of way. Take a break if you must. Drink a glass of water. But come back and spend some quality time with your idea. The words will come.

Be nice to your writing intentions. They’re the good stuff.