Tuesday Tips: What Writing Isn't

I believe that writing is many things. It's fun, it's creative, it can be social, and goes great with coffee.

After I finished my first novel and started to get in the greased grooves, I was surprised at how many things writing is NOT.

• IT IS... 
• Not winning the Lotto
• Not about Inspiration
• Not due to Luck
• Not Magic
• Not a single magnum opus
• Not about the Idea
• Not waiting for the Muse

It's work, it's discipline, it's skill, it's practice. It's hard work. It's FUN!

I am not saying that inspiration is not going to happen. I'm not saying you wouldn't enjoy luck or have a great idea. What I am saying is, the odds are way better for all those things if you are working hard at the time.

--And if you have a Cat he will do what he can to stop you!