Fly Free

Quill & Ink News
Issue #1 November, 2009

Encouraging News

Fly Free!

Even the wildest dreams have to start somewhere. Allow yourself the time and space to let your mind wander and your imagination fly.
Oprah Winfrey

I believe we are born with fully formed wings and the knowledge to fly. As we grow up though, we are told not to fly. It’s wrong, it’s bad – it’s evil. Every time someone says, “Don’t do that,” our wings fold in slightly or a few feathers are lost.

“Color within the lines.”

“Sit still.”

“Be quiet.”

All those things become engrained in our brains and we forget how to use our wings, how to fly free. Yet, we still have them.

As battered and bruised and broken as they may be, we can learn to fly again. We will probably fall a lot, but here ate WDC, there is always someone to help you up and say, “You can do it!”

Because you can!

Writing Inspiration

Let your imagination fly free! Write about something you’ve always wanted to write about, but have been afraid to. Boldly fly into new territory and soar to new heights. Even if you fall, just pick yourself up and try again. Ask for reviews and plunge forward again.

If you are having trouble finding something to write about, try writing about flying. Not in an airplane, but with the wings on your back. How does it feel? What do you see from way up high? Where do you want to go? The possibilities are endless – just like your imagination.