Encouragement and Motivation, Especially for Writers

I am writing this article in response to some of the messages I have received throughout my time with Triond. I am finding a common thread among some fellow writers and this article is dedicated to them.

First of all, taking risks in life, pursuing your heart’s dream is a courageous step within itself. Some people never take this bold step, so for those of you who have already published articles through Triond, it is important to take a moment to “pat yourself on the back” and recognize this great achievement. It takes tremendous courage and belief in yourself to put your original, creative thoughts “out into the world”. You are leaving them in a sense, open and vulnerable to potential criticism and potentially not being read at all.

In addition, it is quite understandable, that no views for a beginning writer can be a discouraging experience. One might begin to wonder, is my work not good enough? What am I doing wrong? How did the more popular writers get to where they are? Sometimes, such self-doubt can propel you in a discouraging spiral downward that can misdirect your creative energy toward a negative focus steering you away from creating and learning how to better improve your writing and your self-promotion. Thus, in times like these you need an arsenal of positive, support to lift your spirits back up and push away any negative thoughts. One of my favorite quotes is: “You cannot fail.” Period.

Bottom line, you cannot fail. You may make mistakes. You may need to learn how to be more patient. You may need to learn how to be a more efficient, effective networker or self-promoting/marketer, etc. For example, you may have the most remarkable talent this world has yet to see, but if no one knows your name and no one sees your work, then no one knows it exists. Therefore, in such a case, it has nothing to do with talent or lack thereof; it has everything to do with practical factors. Just like “if a tree falls in the forest” – but no one hears it – you get the picture. Or, maybe in your heart you know that there are things you need to learn (i.e. to pay more attention to your editing, grammatical, and other relevant writing skills).

Whatever the case is, know that you are not alone in feeling discouraged from time-to-time. It is natural. Realize that when you feel this way your spirit is asking you to find ways to replenish and uplift it so that it can continue to create remarkable, profound work. You know that you have a talent or else you would not take the time to even question it. Why would you spend your time thinking about something that had no importance or relevance in your life? You would not, that’s why. So take your discouragement and questioning of yourself as simply a sign that you need more information and positive support. Another way to think about it: If you are a doctor and you encounter a symptom, medicine, or illness you have never heard of before, you would need to turn your energy on learning as much as you could about it. Or if you are an athlete you must jog, do your sit ups, keep on a strict diet, etc. to ensure that you continue being able to compete with the best. This is metaphorical to being a great writer. You must continue to read everyday, you must write everyday, you must find ways to keep your spirits up, you must remind yourself of your accomplishments, you must believe in yourself, if you don’t others can feel that in your work. The more you believe in your work and the infinite value you can and do bring to this world with your unique one-of-a-kind voice, this will continue to shine and reflect within every line that you write.

In closing, I have decided to add links to some of my inspirational, motivational and helpful articles. I do hope that they help to continue to ignite and support the passion for creating beautiful work within your hearts’. Know that this world would not be the same without your unique voice. This world needs you. Your courage to put your voice in the world is helping millions to get the courage to either do so for the first time or continue to do so for limitless years to come.