So You Wanna Write

I sat down this morning to edit my book. My goal is to have it published by the end of the year—and today is October 4th. The truth? Writing this week has kicked my ass. Between work and the thousand little things I had to accomplish this week, I’ve chosen sleep over writing.

My intention was to write for at least two hours today and edit a nonfiction piece that’s due Wednesday. But here I am, 1:45 pm, finally sitting down to do it.

Every morning I wake up full of optimism. Today’s the day, I tell myself. I’m refreshed, motivated, ready to dive in. And yet, life always finds a way to creep in—the dishes, the laundry, the chores that “can’t wait.” -  But the truth is, they can.

If I really want to hit my writing goals, I have to create the time—lock it in, protect it, and show up even when I don’t feel like it. Writing doesn’t happen when inspiration strikes. It happens when I sit my ass in the chair and do it anyway.

Because here’s the thing: once I finally sit down, something magical happens. The fog lifts. The ideas start to flow. My characters step forward, eager to be heard. The sentences start connecting, the rhythm returns, and suddenly hours have passed. I remember exactly why I love writing in the first place.

So—you wanna write? Me too. Even when it’s hard. Even when I’m tired. Because this struggle, this resistance, it’s part of the process. It’s proof that we care deeply about what we’re doing.

And if you’ve got a project staring you down right now—a task you’ve been avoiding—take a deep breath and begin. Maybe you can’t do it all today, but do something. Even a small start matters.

Try the Swiss Cheese Method:

When I’m stuck, I grab a piece of paper and draw a bunch of circles—like slices of Swiss cheese. In each circle, I write one small task I need to finish for the project. Then I pick the one that feels the least horrible and start there. Once it’s done, I highlight it and move on to the next. Before I know it, I’m working again.

Progress isn’t always linear. Sometimes it’s messy, uneven, full of holes—but it’s still progress.

So here’s to Saturday. Here’s to showing up, doing what you love, and giving yourself grace when it feels impossible. May you find a little time today to do what  you love—and a little time to rest, too.

Sending all of you LOVE!