Writing isn’t always fun. None of us will say that. But the difference between those who succeed and those who are left behind is that the people who succeed are the ones who never give up.

Whether it’s:

• physical injury
• mental illness
• family issues
• personal tragedy
• world events
• discouraging voices
• mountains of rejections

…the writers who make it through to become authors are the ones who don’t let these things slow them down.

But it’s not easy, and it’s never that simple. One thing that I think makes an enormous difference in whether someone gives up on their dream or not? Having a large support network.

Much like writing bloggers. Doing challenges. Commenting and encouraging each other, even through (especially through) the rough patches.

When was the last time you left an encouraging word for someone ?

You never know when they might need it most.