I have stumbled along the way, held onto beliefs that do not work for me for too long, and caused my soul grief. I try to always question when another writer gives me a “rule” that all writing must follow. In addition, I try to be careful about the advice I give. What works for me and my process may or may not work for another writer.

Each person is different. Their path to the mountain will be different than mine. Their view from the mountain will be different than mine. Rejoice in those differences, because they’re the true stuff of the creative life.