How to Become a Writer

Your only barrier is you

Dascha Paylor
Nov 7 · 5 min read
Image by Tumisu from Pixabay

You have a story in you just waiting to be told. The adage that everyone does has become so widespread, I don’t think anyone remembers who first said it. But it’s true. Anyone can can become a writer. You just have to want it badly enough. The difference between a writer and a non-writer lies not in whether or not they have something to say, but whether or not they ever do so.

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Dascha Paylor

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Writer, Editor, Physician, Life Coach. Also Mom, Grandma, and crazy dog Mom. My pronouns are she/her. Find more stories at https://daschapaylorauthor.com/.

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