How to start writing

What I Tell Myself To Get Writing

You can do this. Get the pen and paper out. Or keyboard and screen. Or thumbs on the screen. Whatever works. All work. I can do it anywhere, anytime. Just a flat surface, paper and pen. Or my laptop. Get the timer out. Set the alarm. Set it for a minute. Just one. Can’t be writing more than one. Before starting the clock, close eyes and think about something. Breathe. See what comes. Get a …

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