“GIVING YOU THE BEST THAT I GOT”

  

                    Why Dedication to Your Writing Goals Is Not Just Important—It’s Necessary

You can consider today’s episode a pep talk, a call to action, and a support system for every author who gives their all to their craft.

Every writer begins with a spark—an idea so powerful it demands to live. But ideas are only the beginning. What transforms a spark into a finished book is dedication: the steady, determined choice to keep going, even when the glow starts to dim.

 

I’m the kind of person who thrives on order and completion. There’s something deeply satisfying about seeing a task through to the end. And writing, perhaps more than anything, requires that same steady commitment. Even when the end date isn’t clear… even when the journey feels long… I know I’ll get there because I’m dedicated to finishing what I start.

 

Writers understand this truth well. We strive to complete our stories, chapters, and goals—even when life makes that difficult. And life will get in the way sometimes. Schedules shift, emotions fluctuate, and responsibilities accumulate. But dedication is what helps us readjust, refocus, and keep pushing forward.

Why Staying Dedicated Matters

 

Here are a few powerful examples of how dedication shapes your success as a writer:

 

1. Dedication turns scattered ideas into a finished manuscript.

 

Many people have book ideas. Only dedicated writers turn those ideas into tangible, completed work.

Example:

You jot down a story idea in January. Life happens, you get busy, and months pass. But you commit to writing five pages a week—small steps that add up. By December, you’re holding a completed first draft.

 

2. Dedication helps you grow through the hard parts.

 

Every manuscript has a “messy middle”—the point where excitement fades and doubt creeps in.

Example:

I’m the worst at starting more than one project at a time. I get bored or distracted, but instead of quitting, I push through by working, splitting my time between all the projects. That dedication keeps the story alive and moving.

 

3. Dedication teaches discipline—one of a writer’s greatest tools.

 

Showing up consistently trains your mind to create on demand, not just when inspiration strikes.

Example:

You commit to writing every day for a few minutes or an hour. Those small, consistent sessions begin to feel natural, and soon ideas flow more easily because your mind is accustomed to being present.

 

4. Dedication allows you to restart after setbacks.

 

Life can pause your progress, but dedication brings you back on track.

Example:

We all experience other things that pull us away from writing for weeks. Instead of giving up, you decide to pick up your pen again, even if it’s just one paragraph at a time. That restart is an act of dedication.

 

5. Dedication is what transforms you from “someone who writes” into an author.

 

Finishing a book doesn’t happen by accident—it happens through steady, intentional effort.

Example:

So finally, after everything, you complete your manuscript, revise it, edit it, polish it, and prepare it for publication. That transformation from idea to finished book is a direct result of your commitment.

Keep Giving It Your Best

 

Dedication isn’t about being perfect. It’s about being persistent.

 

When challenges rise, when time is short, or when motivation slips, your dedication is what pulls you back to your purpose. Every step—big or small—moves you closer to the writer you’re becoming.

 

Keep writing.

Keep striving.

Keep giving it The Best That You Got.

 

Because dedication doesn’t just help you finish stories—

It helps you become the storyteller you were meant to be.