give yourself permission
11th July 2016 | for Creatives | creating isn't easy, artist integrity, creative fear, writing, protect the art, word count, Lisa Scottoline, the creative life, value the art |
"You have to give yourself permission, say to yourself, 'I'm not foolish for wanting this.' All writers have to fight the same fight. I have to write 2,000 words today, no matter what. That's my discipline, and that's me protecting the work."
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