If you want to start something—a blog, a story, a novel—focus on the tiniest step.
Maybe it's writing a little bit each day or each week. Make a commitment to do it each time.
If you try for something too big, you might burn out completely.
But if you start small, there'll always be a chance to write more, do more, and get your thoughts down if you start small and do it regularly.
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Yesterday's newsletter didn't go to the right group, so I had to resend it tonight. It may even come out after I'm finished with this blog post. I finished it early yesterday, did several edits, then had my wife read it before I sent it. Yet, it still failed—but
Write a blog post every day. Write your book every day. Show love to those close to you. Take walks. Exercise. Read. Each of these is a small pebble in the pond that ripples forward and backward through your life. Throw enough, and eventually, they'll ripple back. (h/t to
I first started posting on Tumblr in May 2007. I shared family stuff and links until I eventually started writing about writing. Usually, it was about trying to convince people to write. A lot of it is uncomfortable to read now—a little too cocky and unsympathetic to people's challenges.
