Rule 1 – Say Yes

• Say yes to that story idea.
• Say yes to pitching at a conference.
• Say Yes to finding 15 minutes a day to write.
• Say yes to the value of your writing

Rule 2 – Say Yes and….

• Say yes and make a commitment. Offer something to move your yes forward.
• Say yes and read a craft related book.
• Say yes and commit to having your manuscript finished by July 1.
• Say yes and revise that scene until it sings.
• Say yes to sending the manuscript out…

Rule 3 – Make a statement

There are many questions in the world.

Be brave and make statements that might just be answers

• Change “Do you think this is a good idea?” to “This is a good idea.”
• “This is worth the effort. I have something to say.
• “This story is about….”
• “I feel deeply about…”
• “This is my purpose in writing this story…”

Rule 4 – There are no mistakes

• Only opportunities to adjust, amend, explore further, find the new yes.
• Perfect does not mean without errors, it means “complete.”

Adapted for life and/or Writing by Jane Kirkpatrick, 2018