The desire to write is so strong in so many of us-- but where to begin? I think that is question asked most often in regards to writing a story, or at least the question I ask most of myself.
In the immortal words of Julie Andrews: "Let's start at the very beginning-- a very good place to start."
If you have the desire to write, then you should strike while the iron is hot, so to speak; grab a pen and paper or fire up your word processor and just let the words out. Even if you don't have a story, we all have thoughts, dreams or some sort of message we want to share with the world or at least your immediate world. That's your starting line.

Which is why you need to just start writing.
Don't worry about being brilliant-- that comes later, when you take the proverbial sandpaper and sand away the rough edges and chip away at the clunky and jagged points that muddle your narrative voice. I spent years keeping my God-given love of writing on the back burner, wanting more but not being willing to give more. There came a point where I needed to decide: Am I a writer or aren't I?
You develop a hunger for what you feed yourself, so if you're hungry to write, don't starve yourself and your gift-- feed it. Trust me, you won't be sorry you did.
Write On,
-KDG
-KDG
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