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!
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.
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.
My novel-writing process is no longer overshadowed by pressure and self-doubt. Writing is what it was supposed to be all along: Fun!
Learn more about my writing process:
Read on: Geistesklänge