MAKING A FRESH START

The start of each year carries the promise of innovative ideas. While we diligently dust off the old and welcome the new, I feel compelled to admonish my fellow writers to revitalize their mindset toward their craft.

Know that you will realize your writing dreams, provided they are in comparison to your growth as an artist. Take the time to enjoy the journey. Stay strong when would-be deals fizzle; remain focused on the type of work you want to release into the universe, worry-free of popular trends.

Each project is done within its own time. Resist the urge to push your work through prematurely or compare yourself to other writers. Finally, regardless of the genre you revel in, know that your work . . . your words, can change the world; what you do matters. Good luck!