I think the best advice that I've ever received was that you don't always have to start at the beginning. I'm an aspiring writer, or at least I hope to be, ad my biggest issue always seems to be getting going. I'm lazy and unmotivated for a lot of the time, but then once I do find myself motivated, I really get into trouble. When I'm writing something, or simply participating in daily life, I get hit with these incredible broad ideas that I can't WAIT to bring about in words. Except, I can't actually write anything. I often wonder, is it possible to have writers block before you even start? I love being creative, by why the hell is it so frustrating? It's like everyday I get up and I say "I promise you Ally, you will be a great writer, but NOT TODAY." Hell, it took me four times to write the intro to this post. So far. So to my mom, who just bestowed upon me some annoying advice that could possibly be the holy grail of my writing, thank you. I think you might be right. I don't have to start at the beginning of the story, I can just go. Shit, I use a lot of commas. Life, with all it's rules and ways things should happen, is unpredictable, and therefore I can be unpredictable too. It's a shame I can't start things in life from the middle, or maybe even the end. Or, can I? I guess there is only one way to find out... Good luck this week, and don't forget to just do it. WAIT. That could be a trademark issue. Sorry Nike! (Please don't sue me I have no money.) I hope this post inspired you, but if not, I really hope this will: