Your First Intention

I believe in the power of intention. By determining to act in a certain way, you can accomplish any goal. My first piece of advice for any aspiring writer is to set an intention to be great. Ascending the proverbial ladder to greatness will help you achieve success.

Diane Warren, Greg Wells, and David Hodges are a few who have made greatness their mission. They don’t stop or get complacent. They strive to write hooks and stories that connect to people’s hearts. So, how did they get to where they are?

The answer is the same for all these great artists. Hard work, discipline, practice, grit, the elimination of bad habits and acquisition of good ones, self-motivation, and the pursuit of worthwhile advice and mentorship led them to become masters of their craft.

There’s a lot to do if you want to be great, but the rewards are endless. Opportunities afforded to great writers outpace those afforded to more average craftsman. There is also a sublime freedom that comes with being in full control of your craft. Nothing is more fulfilling than that freedom.

To climb the ladder, you must first set the intention to get to the top. I suggest you make it your mission to achieve greatness.