Thirteen Ways Writing is Like Potty Training
I am quite the slacker sometimes when it comes to my creative writing, mainly because my work is writing. I was thinking today about how that is just one of many ways writing can be difficult sometimes.
Honestly, after that, I’m not quite sure how I made the jump to potty training, but there it is. Enjoy and happy Thursday Thirteen.
1. When you start out, it get quite messy.
2. Experimenting is fun, but not always productive.
3. The urge to go back to what you know (fanfiction, etc) can be strong because it’s easier.
4. While working with someone who can show you how things work in the beginning can be good, there must be a point where you go at it alone.
5. While there is always more than one way to do something, sometimes what is tried and true is just plain best.
6. Even when you think you have it all figured out, things can surprise you.
7. Surprises aren’t always a good thing, but they can certainly teach you a thing or two.
8. Multitasking can be either good or bad depending on the circumstances.
9. Shutting the door is good for both you and other people.
10. It’s good to have tools to help you focus (or aim. ahem).
11. It’s okay if you didn’t start when ‘everyone else’ did.
12. If at first you don’t succeed, there’s only you to clean up the mess so you’ll have even more motivation to get it right the next time.
13. In the end, you do what you have to do and learn because there isn’t always going to be someone there to wipe your bum.
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