Who I am
A writer who writes
Inventing stories was a part of my life even before I could write. Daydreaming in kindergarten, scribbling my thoughts on paper at school, and writing short stories and songs as a teenager.
I studied communications and learned in public relations that people need stories to understand life.
I read every book about writing I could get my hands on and started publishing nonfiction to break out of the 9-to-5 cycle.
Meanwhile, I always dreamed of writing novels. I had worked on stories my entire life, pursuing this dream whenever I could.
There were times when I was really hard on myself because I never seemed to be able to finish that damn novel! I was ready to give up, but of course, that wasn't an option.
I couldn't stop writing stories even if I wanted to. So I asked myself:
How can something so dear to my heart be so difficult?
My secret
And you will get there, too!
Everything came together when I understood that I could read thousands and more craft books, yet reading wouldn't get me anywhere until I started to trust myself!
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I needed to permit myself to have my unique writing process. Not forcing myself to do anything but letting go and following my energy was the trick.
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Publishing my first novel felt scary and awesome at the same time. My most significant success, though, is that I finally understand how my creativity works best.
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My novel-writing process is no longer overshadowed by pressure and self-doubt. Writing is what it was supposed to be all along: Fun!
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Learn more about my writing process:
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Read on: Geistesklänge
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