Monday Motivation

Dear Up and Coming Comic Writer,

When was the last time you wrote something that terrified you? Not the kind of fear that’s caused by a jump scare, but the deep, gut-wrenching fear that comes from staring at your own words and wondering, “I’m not sure if I’m good enough for this, but I need to do this!”

We all start with an impulsive drive, don’t we? The belief that our words deserve to be read and the worlds we create are worth exploring. We dive headfirst, unburdened by expectation or self-doubt.

But something changed! Somewhere along the way, the "shoulds" and "coulds" start creeping in. We start to filter our writing through the lens of what we think others want. What will the readers like? What will editors want to accept? What’s “safe”?

Once upon a time, you didn’t hesitate when you wrote. Do you remember that? When you didn’t overthink every plot twist, every character arc, and every single word?

You used to pour your heart onto the page because it was pure joy to write. That’s the voice we need to reclaim.

Because the truth is, the world doesn’t need another sanitized, watered-down version of something that’s already been published. It needs your raw and unfiltered truth. It needs your perspective. Your next script needs the flawed, messy, and unapologetically you. It needs the kind of stories that make people uncomfortable. The kind of Kickstarter projects that spark conversation, challenge norms, and stir something deep within you and your readers.

So here’s my challenge to you: dig deep! I want you to unearth the fears holding you back, and identify the voices in your head telling you to play it safe. I want you to drown them out. Let your creative fire grow!

Write the story that scares you.

Write the character who pushes you to confront your own discomfort.

Write the truth you’ve been too afraid to admit.

Take up space on the page. Demand to be heard. Reclaim that fearless, unapologetic voice that you had when you first started!