When it gets tough, remember: I still believe in you.
I’ve seen it again and again, writers thinking they just don’t have it. They get down on themselves and want to walk away.
Some do walk away.
Don’t be one.
You have the talent. You just don’t know how good you really are.
You HAVE the talent.
You do.
Don’t give up. You’ll get there. Nobody said it would be easy, and if it was – if it was easy – would you really want it? Well, it’s not easy, but it’s not impossible.
Somewhere out there some person is starting to write today. Just starting. They have less talent than you, but if they have more motivation, more desire, more passion, they will make it when you decide to settle for less.
You decide who quits and who wins in that race.
I believe in you.
Dan Alatorre 
Much needed today. I’m in the “what the hell made me think I could write” phase of early edits on the new book. Even knowing that every writer goes through this does little to expunge the pain.
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Ha! Sooooo been there.
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Be joyful in the process and your pen will present gifts in return!
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Love that!
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I cannot set down my pen. It is an appendage and truly therapeutic and exciting. A gift.
Great encouraging words Dan!
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I feel you, Tekoa!
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Of course you do. Because you are an author, too.
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Thank you, my friend! Glad you found it beneficial.
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Just the exact words every writer should read!
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Glad you think so! Thanks for the reblog.
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👍👍
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Reblogged this on heroicallybadwriter and commented:
What more is there to say? Read and take heart everyone
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Thank you for sharing this with your readers!
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I really needed to read this today. I’ve been full if self doubts lately.
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Of course you are. You’re an author.
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This is good advice on the perfect day. I was just beating myself up for being so slloooowww— writing my current WIP.
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Thanks! Glad you found it helpful.
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I need to print this out and hang it up somewhere to see it every morning. That is so uplifting! Thanks for sharing!
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My pleasure. Glad you found it helpful!
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This is so beautiful and uplifting !!Thanks so much for posting this !!I struggle with not believing i myself but this makes me feel a whole lot better!!Im trying to get a similar message out on my blog i could really use some help with ideas to post if you have any please be welcome to share .Thanks
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