“Unlocking the Secrets: How E.H. Jacobs Discovers Your Unique Path to Writing Mastery”
In her essay, “Thirty Recommendations for Good Writing Habits,” Lydia Davis writes: “…your nature, your character, your whole being will produce the kind of writing you do.” I believe that also goes for your writing practice.
I have decided to stop struggling with finding the “right” way to write. Writing is a gift I have given to myself, discovered, nurtured and grown out of whatever latent gifts were granted me. It is a gift to be treasured, enjoyed, celebrated and, when possible, shared. Short spurts or long spurts — a spurt is a spurt. Creativity knows no formula, conforms to no rigid confines, and adheres to no universal procedures, except maybe hard work, an allegiance to truth and honesty (factual, emotional or spiritual), and a willingness to engage with one’s inner and outer worlds.
