Initially Meaning

Mia sat at her desk, looking at the blank screen in front of her. She had always dreamed of becoming a writer, but somehow, the reality of starting her first novel was far more intimidating than she had imagined. Initially, the idea of writing a book felt like an adventure. She had a clear picture in her mind: the main character, a strong-willed woman struggling with personal loss, would face obstacles that mirrored her own battles. But as soon as her fingers touched the keys, she froze. What if she couldn’t do it? What if her story wasn’t good enough? The phone buzzed, breaking her concentration. It was a message from her best friend, Liz: 'How’s the book going? Still planning to start today?' Mia smiled and typed back: 'Yes, but it’s a little harder than I thought. Initially, I felt like I had it all figured out, but now, it’s overwhelming.' Liz’s reply was quick: 'That’s normal. Just write, even if it’s bad. The first draft is always messy.' Mia looked back at the screen and took a deep breath. Initially, she had been so confident. But now, it felt like she was starting all over again. Still, Liz’s words reminded her that the beginning was always the hardest part. She typed the first sentence. And then another. Slowly, the words began to flow. Later that day, Mia sat back in her chair, reading through the paragraphs she had written. 'Not bad for a first attempt,' she thought. 'Initially, I didn’t think I would get this far, but now, I’m excited to see where this goes.' She felt a sense of accomplishment, knowing that every great project begins with a single, sometimes uncertain, step. As the days passed, Mia continued to write. The initial hesitation gave way to momentum. And although the story wasn’t perfect, it was a start. Sometimes, she reminded herself, the hardest part is simply getting started. Everything else would follow, step by step.