Give Yourself Permission to Create
Lower the intake, increase the output
Knowing how to write will only get you so far.
I’ve studied and practiced writing for years. I have a B.A. in English from a Top 15 university. I have a master’s in English. I’ve published 100s of articles on a variety of topics.
I’ve taught writing at multiple grade levels. Plus, I have read 100s (1000s???) of books over my life and have even bought a few courses.
But there’s still something missing…
Most days, I don’t feel like I’ve done anything (I’m not saying that’s healthy, it’s just the truth).
I see friends on Medium, Twitter, LinkedIn, and in bookstores who have done “more” than me. That’s part of life.
There’s also a bad habit I’m trying to break…
I consume more than I create. I can’t expect to reach those same levels unless I also write and make stuff.
It’s not enough to know the craft of writing. You also have to do the work and use the knowledge.
The separation between craft and process…
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