A Piece of Heart is in a Piece of Writin

b}A good friend of mine told me (and I will never forget it) that, "The way to make a story real is to put a piece of truth in it." Our writings can never reach hearts if they have never touched one.
Every time I write, I discover something more about myself. I don’t always see it immediately; but I begin to notice a pattern developing. Recently, I wrote a feature article and realized that I overuse the word “that”. Grammatically, it was not wrong; it was just too much. It visually detracted from the overall appearance of the piece. Maybe no one else would have noticed, but it bothered me. The next thing I became aware of was a tendency to edit my work as I write. This should be a separate process, and I really have to fight against doing it. It’s almost like a default mode that subconsciously takes over as I write. As you can see, we all struggle with the writing process. It reveals more than we realize. To strengthen the weak spots, here are some things that may be of help to you.
My teacher always tells me that writing is like an art form. It is the true you being unveiled. It cannot be completed in one sitting. You build it, tear it down, add more, take away, and rebuild. One day you may like it, the next you may not. Remember, “Rome was not built in a day.” Take your time, be thorough, have someone help you, and don’t be afraid to throw your words away. Those that matter will st{/b}