Writing Magazine

One foot in front of another

Want to put down a footprint? It’s easy enough if you’re a creative artist… such as a writer.

I’m not talking about a legacy here, although I suppose that is part of it; most people like to think they can be remembered for something that sets them apart from others.

But let’s not get ahead of ourselves. What I’m referring to is the here and now – the first move towards what you’ve always wanted to do, which is to be a writer.

A writing footprint doesn’t have to be a complete work…

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