"MILLION DOLLAR BABY"

 

 

      Knowing Your Worth as an Author

 

 

Have you ever seen the movie “Million Dollar Baby”? Well, if you’re not into boxing on any level, then you probably haven’t. So, in that case, I’ll give a brief introduction. It’s about a young woman with the determination to become a professional boxer. The one takeaway I have about this movie is that she still knew her worth despite her gender and the odds stacked against her.

 

Much like that movie, I wonder how many authors are aware of how talented they are?  Do they know their worth?

 

I’m not talking dollars and cents here, but the efficacy and skill level as a writer. Some things are more precious than silver and gold. Having a particular skill set is one of them.

 

Yes, all writers possess some talent level, but do they really know how the words they write affect those who read them.

 

For whoever needs to hear this today, you are worthy of the title. You possess the ability to succeed at what you love most if you believe and try hard enough.

 

The only problem is, many writers fail to recognize their worth, maybe because of rejection by publishers, agents, or even jealousy from those who pretend to support them but not enough to matter.

 

Let me say that all writers are special people. They possess the super-human ability to create something from nothing. No, they aren’t gods, but their gifts come from God.

 

Therefore, the possibilities are endless. Even if you’re a newbie writer, starting with essays, short stories are full-length projects but too afraid to let the world know you have something to say.

 

This isn’t an argument to prove a point but a poignant statement to those who doubt their ability. Who doubt they have a chance in this game.

 

Well, this is their chance to prove they are a contender with a fighting chance to reach championship levels because they finally see what their inner voice shouted but chose not to listen.  

 

When they believe their words are life-changing will no longer ask for respect but can be assured they’ve already earned it.  

 

So, I’ll ask again. Do you know your worth? If the answer is yes, then you’re already better than you know.