A manifesto for writing (creative) people

sticky mud on writing (writing block) vs stunning reasons for writing

Flowers in a car door, Tiziana Arnone

Facing writing block is like being in a tank full with mud, becoming cement.

What follows is a list of reasons for keeping holding on writing block.

writing block reasons

I do not write because my last article has been successful beyond any odds and my expectations. So I fear I won’t be at my previous league.

I do not write because whatever I write I am not pleased enough with my audience outcome.

I do not write because it is too hard and I feel I have nothing to say.

I do not write because some people would like to steal my soul by reading me thinking they will know me.

I do not write because I am simply recharging my creative muscles.

I do not write because I’ve been rejected and I think I do know how to improve.

I do not write because I do believe too much in perfection.

I do not write because I do not want to give my talent a chance.

I do not write because I don’t have the right motivation to start.

Facing holding on writing no-matter-what is like endorphins injection.

What follows is a of stunning reasons for keep on holding on writing (when you know this is your path).

I do write because writing is saving me

I do write because I have always something to say and I know I am a story teller since my-mother’s belly-in time.

I do write because I do not think about money.

I do write because I want to earn money.

I do write because I like being red having the chance to heal someone, somehow.

I do write because I love that powerful thrill.

I do write because I like the way I feel when I am inspired and I love the way I feel when those words are coming out from my heart (even if I don’t wait for my inspiration epiphany).

I do write because I cannot be better at anything else.

I do write because I am a book lover.

I do write because I have found out my voice.

(And you? What do you add? Let’s do it below)