From a Master

Ray Bradbury's rules on writing. I heard him speak recently, and he was full of life, incredibly passionate and speaking almost as a minister to his congregation.
1) To Hell With It, Whatever It Is. (translation - don't let anything get you too wrapped up, too upset, too distracted. Move on, continue with your life, continue with your work.)
2) Get Your Work Done. (translation: make sure you make your pages, your word count, your deadlines, whatever bar you're setting for yourself, employed or unemployed, professional or amateur, veteran or beginner. If you don't sit down and do it, and ultimately FINISH it, all you will ever have is talk.)
3) Don't compare yourself to anyone else. (Translation: we are all unique, all creative expressions are unique and all levels of success are unique. Comparison will only make you feel bad about your gift, your talent and your ability to get it done.)

Good words, good thoughts for anyone who picks up a pen or hits the keyboard to tell a tale.