Believe!

Day off from blogging and writing yesterday for a trip to London with eldest daughter.  Proved to be quite expensive as it included the hairdressers but what the hell; once I'm a famous author I can pay all the credit cards off!

Which leads me to my topic today; believing in yourself - mega important.  It's really hard to break thorough in this business; the competition is tough, it's so hard to get your work read by an agent or publisher and there's so much advice out there (a lot of it very costly).  Have some self respect, look at what you've achieved so far in your writing, think about how great writing makes you feel, about the positive feedback you've had from people and don't be afraid to dream. 

When I go out for my walks to gather ideas I always allow some time towards the end for a little self indulgent musing.  I imagine myself at a fabulous book launch party or attending the glamorous premier of the film of one of my novels.  I think about my reaction when that agent or publisher finally rings me up and says "We'd like to see the rest of your manuscript, when can you bring it along to our offices in London?" 

"Ah yes," I reply, picking myself up off the floor, "Well I am quite busy but I can get on a train right this minute, where are you?"

Think about where you really want to go with your writing, about what you'd really like to achieve and focus on it, make it real.  Apart from anything it's great fun.