Sometimes it's hard for writers to stay motivated with their work. It's not that they don't love writing, it's more that sometimes . . . it's just tough to keep your spirits up in a profession where you don't always hear the word "yes" to every proposal you make or query you send out.
So I thought I'd offer a couple of motivational resources. First (and especially for you fiction writers), some words of wisdom from F. Scott Fitzgerald. (And thanks to Allison Boyer for providing this on her blog.)
Also, as writers (of whatever sort) we are all entrepreneurs. We run our own writing businesses and, as such, can benefit from this perspective on our work:
(via Chloregy)
As a writer, you have the power to communicate effectively. How can you use it to change the world?
And while we're talking about possibilities, what goals have you established lately? Are you pursuing the right ones? The ones intended to get you where you really want to be? If not, why not?
Don't get tunnel vision or limit your options. Think about what's possible and go for it. What have you got to lose? If you don't try, you'll never know where your "crazy idea" might have taken you.
Finally, on the subject of entrepreneurship, Generation-Y Startup recommends these seven blogs as daily reading. (I'm partial to Penelope Trunk's Brazen Careerist, so you don't have to be Gen-Y to appreciate these. :))
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