There Are No Mistakes In Writing, Only Experiences

We are the authors, thus the authority, of our stories. Writing is just one of many possible telling or retellings of a story. The narrative is yours to manipulate. If you find yourself blocked because you can't "tell" what really happened, or the truth of an experience, understand that yours is merely one telling of the story. Get it on the page. As you discover what you have to say, you understand that editing is a retelling. That is, editing is an opportunity to re-see, and re-narrate the story. We think that in writing a version we may be making a mistake. There are no mistakes. One writing is one experience.

In this video, we talk about the power of narrative and how we shape the language and stories that shape our lives. This is a powerful video for anyone struggling to tell their story.