In order to write sustainably, you need to relentlessly be yourself. That isn’t necessarily the same thing as following a calling or your dreams. The difference is essential, in fact.
The writers who lead the most sustainable careers, at least in my circles, are the ones who recognize how they’re wired and have a sense of how God has gifted them. They know what kind of writing is their own true north, but they also recognize when they need to take on work in order to make ends meet. They also have a clear sense of what drains them and what their limits are.
We all have our parts to play, but we’ll only find contentment if we invest in seeking our own roles and joyfully carrying them out.
Sustainability means you can keep writing for the long haul even after receiving bad news from an editor, failing to land a client, or making a huge mistake on your website.
If you’re truly drawn to something and you know your role in the grand scheme of things, how can you stop yourself, let alone let anyone stop you?
Today’s post was adapted from my new book, Write without Crushing Your Soul: Sustainable Publishing and Freelancing. Regular eBook price is $3.99
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Ed Cyzewski: Author // Contemplative 
“Relentlessly be yourself” I was thinking of that this afternoon as my boys were telling me the story of David and Goliath (actually, they were singing it which is really a whole lot better). David fought in a way that was familiar and true to him (the sling shot). Hoping I have the courage to trust my own ways of being in the world more often.
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