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I'm not feeling particularly insecure this month. Perhaps that's because I've been writing daily for several weeks now and I'm always happiest when I'm writing. My insecurity comes if I allow myself to think about whether what I am writing is any good or not, so as soon as I catch myself thinking that way, I immediately shift gears and think about something else. And if I even have one tiny thought about what I will do about publishing when I'm done, I could throw myself off a bridge, so I won't go there.
All I need to do right now is keep writing. The rest will happen when it happens.
How about you?
Blessings,
Karen
Insecure Writers Support Group
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29 comments:
I'm happiest when I'm writing too. And I'm not particularly happy at the moment. Must close browser and start writing....
That's right, just put your head down and write and worry about the other stuff later. And all first drafts suck to some degree. That's why they invented revision. :)
Glad to hear you're writing and it's going well. Remember, don't overthink. Just write.
I've been stuck in the editing cave for so long it felt great to write a little novella over the past weekend. Like you, I fell much better when I'm writing. Then again, as Lord Byron says, "If I don't write to empty my mind, I go mad."
Love this, Karen. I should visit your site every day just for a pep talk. I'm happiest when I'm writing too. Wonder why I don't do it more often? Well, I'm notorious for over-thinking and especially thinking ahead. The market. The promotion. All of it. This short post has punch for me!
Tonja, you go girl!
LG, yup!
Alex, you're beginning to know me too well!
Lynn, love that quote!
Jess, that makes me so happy - just go write!
Karen
Yes, keep writing no matter what. A good motto to live by.
Thanks for patting me on the back this morning on my blog. I needed it. :)
Writing is ALL of our salvation, Karen. We get to create and escape at the same time.
We need that as artists...
Keep at it, Karen!
Hey Karen! You have a great point...just write. I sometimes find myself wondering also, if what I write is any good...but you know what? Whatever we create is going to resonate with some people, nobody can appeal to everyone..keep on writing Karen, and thanks for the pep talk!
Laura, you're welcome!
Michael, so true
Diane, I intend to
Eve, I will. Hope you do too.
Karen
Writing daily is an amazing accomplishment! Good for you.
Allison (Geek Banter)
Good for you! writing everyday is the most important part. Just remind yourself regularly of what a fantastic accomplishment that is.
I need to follow your example. Keep at it.
Lee
Wrote By Rote
Allison, yes, I guess it is.
Murees, okay, I will
Lee, I'm rooting for you
karen
WTG on your daily writing!
I'm editing and revising and awaiting the mail or checking me email for a couple pieces I submitted...waiting...UGH!
You're right to put blinders on and go at this one step at a time. I get butterflies all the time. This business is chock full of them.
I totally agree: writing = happy. The rest of it...take it as it comes.
I love the focus and productivity I feel when I write too. Just stopping in from the support group.
lol... I know what you mean. If you stop and think too hard about any of it, I wanna throw myself off too. One day at a time--that's what I tell myself. :)
I can relate. There is something very fulfilling about writing. I always feel happiest when I'm doing it. Glad to hear you're getting a lot done. Best of luck.
I like your blog. You now have a new follower.
You're so right--I feel pretty good when I am just writing. Not nearly as well when I am analyzing the QUALITY of what I am writing... Glad you are feeling good at the moment!
Wow! IT takes a strong mind to ignore the insecurities! I admire you for that and wish I had your strength in that area:)
I agree with you. I too feel better when I'm in the writing space. I shall follow your blog with interest...
Great attitude, Karen! And I share this with you. I try to slog through a first draft without judging myself, my writing, etc. If I don't, I never finish it. Easier said than done, of course.
Just write...my best words of advise from another writer. And just shoot..my best words of advise from a photographer. Nike had it right with their logo, "Just do it." Keep doing it Karen! And may you stay joyful as you do.
Excellent attitude. Thanks for sharing your positivity!
Blessings to you too, Karen. Thanks for sharing that things are going well. That is incredibly good to hear. I'm generally not insecure either, but this month hasn't started out well. I want to write but life keeps getting in the way. It may be the end of summer blues or the fact we've had two sons in serious accidents this summer. Or a combination of that and trying to sell our house. Anyway, woe is me, and now back to work.
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