I am told by those close to me that I always go through the same process when I’m writing a new book. It always starts with doubt and fear. Whatever made me think I could write anything, let alone a novel? I know I’m not alone in this. Other writer friends feel the same way. A book? How is it possible to write an entire book? Impossible! In defense, I have to think of writing in terms of one page at a time. When starting, it more about one word, one sentence at a time. It takes time to get back into the flow of writing. It’s like someone who’s gone to the gym every day and worked out for one hour, then takes a break for six months. A brain goes flabby as quickly as a body, and it takes hard work to get it “back in shape”.
Some mistakenly think writing is all about inspiration. It’s mostly about hard work. Getting up early, studying, praying, shower, dress etc as though going to a “real...