The Power of Growth
We will never possess complete knowledge of the craft of storytelling. At best, we might acquire a fraction of it eventually. This should not discourage us.
Each book, film, play, or short manuscript created represents a distinct narrative. Every story portrays a different persona. Additionally, even works from the same author display varied insights because the writer of a previous piece is not identical to the writer of the current one, even if both are you. We all undergo changes (either for the better or the worse; some become more perceptive, while others tend to become cynical), and our works are never identical if we continue to evolve as writers.
The most crucial element is growth. With every new project, we need to explore new territories, moving from where we were to where we will soon find ourselves. I’m not entirely certain that we must define the direction of our artistic and creative endeavors because, for most of us, we will never arrive at the destination we envision. Instead, we will reach where we need to be.
Embrace change in yourself and your work. By nature, we are designed to grow, evolve, change, and transform. Allow yourself to embark on this journey and then, as writers, share it with us.
Like this blog? Sign up for Clay’s newsletter offering encouragement, skills, resources, and knowledge relating to a balanced life while writing, marketing, promoting, and living. https://claystafford.com/newsletter
