Why Writing Needs Courage

Quote of the week:

“Wisdom is not in knowing all the answers, but in recognising which questions are worth carrying with you.”

Writing progress: 75% done.

Writing is like walking in the dark, trusting your steps not to fail you. You rarely know what’s coming next. Maybe you sense the general direction, or maybe you don’t—but the next line, the next paragraph, the next character you create is something you uncover along the way.

Writing is trusting yourself to build a brand-new world without ever having lived in it before. It’s one of the most courageous acts you can take. At times, you’ll hesitate—wondering whether to turn right or left, forward or back. But here’s the beautiful part: no matter what you choose, your first draft is just a rough canvas waiting to be refined. The trap? You don’t realize it while you’re writing. We all want to get it right the first time. That perfectionist voice in your head will push for flawlessness too soon.

Here’s a pro tip: whenever you find yourself obsessing over whether a small detail matters, remind yourself—you’ll always have the time to revisit, reshape, and polish later.