If you are anything like me, the writing process is more of a series of rewriting. Writing is not an easy activity. It is messy and gross and usually leaves the writer physically, mentally and emotionally tired. Writers spend hours, upon hours sitting in front of a sheet of paper or computer screen and at times have very little to show for it and that's okay. Too often young or even veteran writers give up, because of how difficult writing can be, but much like any activity, you get better at it over time. That doesn't mean you won't have writer's block come knocking at your door one cold winters day, but it does mean that over time you come to realize that not knowing what to write or what may come next in your story is part of the fun of writing.
Too often students and other writers are afraid to get messy with their writing. So what if a plot needs to be changed, a theme is lost or a new character is needed to get your story moving in the right direction, it happens. First drafts are made to be messy and to allow the writer to try new things. So whether you're a veteran writer or a first timer, don't give up on writing. It may be hard, it may be at times a little gross, and you might feel like no one out their cares, but in the end, I promise you its worth it.
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