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Perhaps you’ve always wanted to be a writer but haven’t made it happen yet
Maybe writing has never seemed like an important enough priority to dedicate your time to
Maybe you think you’ve waited so long to start that it’s too late
No matter what your reason for not writing yet is, there’s one thing that’s certain
Next time you find yourself doubting if it’s still possible for you to start writing, hold
The earlier you start to write, the more experience of the technical craft of writing you have
The repetition of sitting down and getting words onto a page is a valuable discipline and one
But, counterintuitively, all the time you spent not writing has made you a better writer
All the time you spent on something other than writing was just preparation for getting started
But all of the things you’ve learned and experiences you’ve had will enrich your writing
So when you next try to trick yourself into feeling like you’ve wasted however many years
It’s easy to make the mistake of confusing what you do with who you are
You might hold beliefs like “I’m not the kind of person who could be a writer”
Being a writer is as simple as committing to some form of writing and making it happen
If you commit to writing a single page and do it after finishing this article, you’re
In truth, telling yourself that you’re not a writer isn’t really about writing at all
Once you recognize that you might be fearful of writing, you can take steps to reduce the
Be very easy on yourself and let action be your only measure of success
Like so many things, starting writing is often the hardest part
Once you build even a little bit of momentum and progress a snowball effect will kick in
If you had started writing earlier in your life, your output would have reflected the values of
That’s not the way things should be, but it’s the world we live in
Let’s imagine your writing that began decades ago featured views or language that society no longer
This happens all the time, with controversies relating to classic works of literature as well as more
You can ensure your body of work reflects the person you’ve become and the things you
What’s more, you’ve also avoided pigeonholing yourself into a particular style or genre
Once writers have a reputation, and a fanbase with a particular set of expectations, it’s hard
Waiting until now to start writing means you’ve reached the perfect time to choose your style
There’s no longer a need to serve the mainstream market unless that’s what you want
Becoming a writer a little later in life means you’re in great company
Some of the most successful and beloved authors weren’t writers in their earlier years
Black Beauty author Anna Sewell had health issues and passed away a matter of months after her
Isn’t it encouraging that it’s not only possible to become a good writer at any
If it’s something you love, you almost owe it to yourself to try
As long as there’s breath in your lungs, there’s still time
There’s no point in living with regret, so why not get started right away?