1. There’s always going to be someone better than you. Your only competition should be trying to be a better writer than you were yesterday.

2. Dreams don’t have deadlines. It’s never too late, too soon, or “the right time.” If you want to do it now, do it now. If you’re not ready, then you’re not ready.

3. Writing isn’t about who gets to the finish line the fastest. It’s about what you’re willing to do with the stories on your mind in the time your universe allows.

4. Getting published isn’t a requirement for all writers. You’re a writer because you write. That’s the only rule.