“Forget about being a Writer. Follow the impulse to write. Let go of the thing that you’re trying to be (the noun), and focus on the actual work you need to be doing (the verb).”

Waiting for the right time may mean waiting forever. Looking for insight, or inspiration, may be in vain. Just do it.

It might feel like a waste, but it works: Write more, so you can edit more. Starting with raw thoughts then slicing down your fluff to the core essentials is how you get to genius.