Writing is the craft of progression, not perfection.
Mark’s Writing Motto #47
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Mark’s Musings #37
Have faith in yourself; the moment you believe, the more courage you’ll have to accomplish all that your heart desires.
It’s A Marathon, Not A Sprint
Writing is a journey
that’s not instant or passive
and
it is not completely result oriented
It’s a process of
delayed gratification
It’s an ongoing routine
that takes consistent training
over months and even years
Though the result is creating
art through your words,
the real reward is
the blueprint to perfecting your craft
and
the person that you become
To show up persistently
and put forth the effort,
it’s what you as a writer does
because that’s your nature
Someone willing
to expose and share
your emotions and heart
through prose
Meant To Be
Don’t try to rush or force things
Your words need to flow freely
one word at a time
The words you choose
from your inner voice
are fulfilling a destiny
that was preordained
for you to share them
to the world
at the right time
An Opportunity To Shine
Everyone hopes to get an opportunity
once in their life
to go for their dreams
Very few succeed
They’re the lucky ones
that got a once in a lifetime opportunity
to give it their all
Then there are those
that never get that opportunity,
for that chance to shine,
to display their talents and abilities
They’re the ones
that persevere and fight everyday
to strive to make sure
they are not denied that chance
to have that one special moment
where they can showcase
all that they are
in hopes of making
their dreams a reality
Always Bet On Yourself
“Always bet on yourself“
When the skeptics chime in
and shoot down your ideas
“Always bet on yourself“
When the detractors give you the odds
stacked against you
“Always bet on yourself“
When the critics
try to break your will
“Always bet on yourself“
Your dreams and life’s goals
are kept alive
when your resilience, hope, drive, passion and heart
are nurtured through your belief
that against
seemingly insurmountable obstacles
you will be triumphant
So block out the unwanted noise,
have faith and…
“Always bet on yourself!”
Learning From Failure
You are
much better prepared
through your failures
than
through your successes
Never Doubt Yourself
Never doubt your purpose
when you’re doing something
that takes you
one step closer to
your dream
A Single Vision
Writing is not a collective form
It’s a single vision
and as a writer,
no one knows what your perception is
except for you
Don’t let anyone influence you
to change your words or style
Everyone sees everything differently
and for that reason alone
you should never compromise
your vision
No Limits
Don’t put a limit on yourself
and your abilities
Learn something new
everyday
It’ll empower you as a writer
The more you are open to learn
and the more you know,
the better you’ll be
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