“How to Begin Writing?”
By George Rusky
Prague-2008

To begin writing you must begin doing it. Period.
And here is how.
But first, let me ask you a few questions?
”What do people love talking, thinking and, of course, writing about?”
”What is the number ONE subject for everyone?”
”What is in the centre of attention of every one all the time?”
Yes, correct!
It is YOU.
Every one loves thinking, speaking and writing about HERSELF.
Do you agree?
So, then, go, go go!
Let's start.

Step One.

Find a quiet place where you can concentrate on your writing.

Before you start working with the following questions, realize the importance of the next stages of the whole process from the first to the last point. Take everything seriously.

Here's what you do.
-think deeply about each question;
-answer the questions honestly before your self;
-try to find the essence, the real gist of the notions, without pretending to be better than you are;
-formulate your thoughts in your mind;
-put your thoughts on the paper, transforming them into the sentences as they appear in your heart. No Grammar/No Spelling;
-critically observe what you have written;
-read loudly. Hear how it sounds;
-correct your text, asking yourself if you have been sincere;
-finally, edit your text.

That's the way how you start writing. This IS my 'magic' formula.

Please, begin now. Write the answers to the questions below. No clichés, no banalities, no verses, only what you think with your own words.

1.I was brought into this world for which purpose?
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2.What was I given that differs me from others?
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3.From all that I have described at 2, how much/how many/to what extend I have already used or using or intend to use?
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End of Step One.

That's not easy. I understand.

And it will not be much easier.

Writing is about GIVING, investing, devoting, serving.

Reading is about getting, but writing is about GIVING.

That's why people don't write messages/e-mails/let alone, letters.
Not because they are lazy. No!

They love getting. That's why.
Prepare yourself for giving!

Happy writing!
Sincerely
George Rusky
PS: If you are interested in moving to another step, let me know.

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