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Remember, writing is a journey, not a destination from "summary" of Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott
Writing is a journey, not a destination. When you sit down to write, it can feel overwhelming. The blank page stares back at you, taunting you with its emptiness. But writing is not about reaching a specific end point; it's about the process of getting there. It's about putting one word in front of the other, stringing sentences together like beads on a necklace. Just like any journey, writing has its ups and downs. Some days the words flow effortlessly, and you feel like you're flying. Other days, it's like pulling teeth to get a single sentence out. But that's all part of the process. You have to embrace the journey, the good days and the bad, if you want to grow as a writ...
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