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Think of this section as us sitting in a coffee shop talking about writing/our stories, NOT a lecture or a class. This is only me telling you the main three lessons I have learned from writing five books.

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1. You cannot copy someone else's process, nor can you compare your work quantity or quality to anyone else's.

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Trust me, I still struggle with this almost weekly. Perfectionism is cruel and tough to defeat, but it can and will grip you at some point in your journey (that goes for any form of art, not just writing).

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What I've had to remind myself when that happens is (1) everyone on earth has a unique mind and therefore everyone is going to use different tools and methods in their processes, (2) some people can write faster or "easier" than others (I've found this is especially a struggle to accept for neurodivergent people), and (3) writing is supposed to be FUN, not forced.

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2. Writing a book takes time. Be patient, it will be worth it.

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I have the shortest of attention spans and spiral almost daily (mostly when my ADHD meds wear off lol) about how I just want the book to be written, but I don't necessarily want to write it.

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I promise you it is worth it to take that time instead of finding a shortcut. The sense of personal achievement and fulfillment you'll feel in the final stages of your process is one of the best feelings you can have.

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3. No amount of time you take away from the page will diminish your value as a writer.

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If you write, you're a writer. Simple as that.