3 Reasons to Write a Book in 2021

Maybe you’ve always wanted to write a book…

Maybe just the thought terrifies you, but you’re trying to step outside of your comfort zone…

Regardless of the reason you clicked this post, here’s why you should write a book in 2021;

1. We’re still in a pandemic.
   Wait, we are? I know, I know. Shocker. But here’s the thing - now is the time to try new things. When we need the break from boredom, when our calendars aren’t full of social functions, and when we have a little bit of extra time. Also a great way to get a little “me time.” As in, “Sorry, I'm writing right now.” Just saying.

2. You need the creative outlet.
   Trust me - you don’t know how good it feels to get that creativity going until you do it. It’s a place to pour your stress, anger, sorrow, love…all of it. Write your heart out. Write your feelings out. As Hemingway said;

“There’s nothing to writing. All you do is sit down at a typewriter and bleed.”

— Hemingway

3. People need to hear what you have to say.
It doesn’t matter if you’re “not a writer.” It doesn’t matter if you have a degree. Hell, it doesn’t even matter if you have a high school diploma. What matters is the story. YOUR story. And everyone has something to share. Something to say. Their own way of seeing the world. It doesn’t have to be perfect. It doesn’t even have to be GOOD. Write first, edit later.

Remember:
Even if your words never see the light of day, I promise, they’ll change you. The process will force open parts of yourself you forgot were there. Maybe you’ll love it. Maybe you’ll hate it. But you’ll be the better for it. Who knows, maybe you’ve got the next great epic somewhere inside of you.

P.S. The more you write, the more you’ll write. You don’t have to set deadlines or put pressure on yourself. Just enjoy the process, don’t worry about “writer’s block” or get too caught up in outlining (unless you like to). Let this be an exploration into the words and stories and ideas you have swirling around in that beautiful brain of yours.

If you have questions about starting a book, outlining, story/plot, characters, etc. or you just have no idea where to start - hit me up! Message me on Instagram or leave a comment here, click over to the contact page, send a carrier pigeon - whatever works! I’d LOVE to help!