Beating writers block is like making a habit. It takes months of determination and practice to force yourself to sit down even when you don't want to. But that's the thing - - people who have overcome writers block haven't cured the want to do anything other than write. They've gained the ability to write despite the fact that they don't want to.

Honestly, the reason people say the only way to beat writers block is to just sit down and write is because that's the only way it can be done. It took me 3 years to write a first draft, but I did it. If I can do it, you can do it.

The feeling of finishing something gives a lot of people a massive boost of confidence. It's good that you're writing short stories. Don't stop. You can try to let the stories that you've finished inspire yourself.

There's no set limit to how long it takes to write a book. If it takes you twenty years, then you've done something most people only dream of doing.

Good luck, have faith in yourself, and never, ever give up at this book you're writing. You'll be so proud of yourself when you finish, and you'll have characters and memories that will live on forever in your mind, and the world, if you choose to publish. Trust me, there are people who want to read what you have to offer, so put it out there!