Why should I write a book?
No. The question is: why shouldn't you write a book?
Books are amazing contributions. They're a way to inspire or help other people. They teach us empathy. They transport us to other worlds.
They are a gift to those who read them.
But I'm scared. Writing a book is hard.
Yeah, writing is hard. Writing a book that resonates is even harder. But the perfect moment to sit down and do the job? That will never come. There will never be a time when fear isn't present. Our job is to act in spite of our fears--to show up and do the hard work anyway.
Besides, it's not really about us. If we, as creators, see ourselves as a conduit of something that already demands to be birthed, well, that takes away at least some of the pressure.
This thing--this book--it wants to be written.
It wants you to write it.
Why?
Because it's your idea. It came to you. It chose you.
Because maybe someone out there needs your stories or the information you want to impart or your encouraging words.
Seems pretty rude to withhold that from the world, don't you think?
Be Brilliant!
~Katie~
