10 Distinctive Traits of A Writer Who Speaks From Their Heart

By Miranda Jane

  • They are aware of the world around them—the sounds, faces, colors, and smells.
  • They take joy in simplicity. A hot cup of tea, a sunny morning, or a smile from a stranger.
  • They remember that when they feel “blocked” in life or writing that this really is an opportunity to pause and think.
  • They know love is the point of it all. If you aren’t doing it for love, why are you doing it in the first place?
  • They take baby steps toward speaking from their heart. They know nothing happens overnight.
  • They are not afraid to make mistakes when trying to speak from the heart—they know nothing is ever permanent. Life constantly shifts. Writing can be revised and edited.
  • They let themselves feel whatever they are feeling and capture it in writing.
  • They don’t shy away from the truth, even if it seems black and ugly. They know that the truth can be liberating.
  • They use memories as inspiration. They stumble through their past for moments that speak to them.
  • They remember that speaking from their heart is brave, that writing is brave, and that they are brave.
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