DAY 26
Word Count: 16,804
Sentence of the Day: Callouses were the only calling card the fellow needed to prove his identity.
I'm starting to think that 90% of the hard work of writing is really only a mind game. Writing has a way of raising insecurities that I normally store in a lock-box under my bed. Fears like:
What if my writing isn't good enough? What if I'm not good enough?
Who'd want to read what I have to write?
What if I can't think of 500 words to write today? What if those 500 words are a steaming pile of literary manure?
And if I slog through and manage to whip out an entire novel, how will I ever get a publisher to pay any attention to my manuscript?
Can I go home now? I want my mommy!
In the following days, I'll dissect these fears one by one. And if you've got any others you'd like me to tackle, leave them in a comment.
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Hallelujah, I'm not alone! I think every writer goes through these fears. Actually, any creative person in any of the arts does. The hubs is an artist. He paints in oils and has sold many of his paintings and has had numerous commissioned canvases. He has the same fears, even though, as a man, he won't voice them. He doesn't "show" his work much, because of that. We joined the local Arts Assoc, and he sold on e of his paintings out of the display window in town. Think that gave him a confidence boost? Naw. It's a chronic condition of creativity. There's only one Creator Who doesn't suffer from that. ;)
Here's another thought to throw in the mix...sometimes it's hard to distinguish fear from wounded pride. Neither is comfortable--and neither originates with our Creator, eh?
I was just thinking about this the other day. My reluctance to write by reason of fear is pride. I need to get over it. Very difficult at this point. Maybe I just need to stop procrastinating and do it.
On another note, I am going to be at the homeschool mom retreat you are speaking at in Feb. So looking forward to meeting you, hearing you. I have just come to your blog and so I will be looking around.
How about this one: What if I actually sell my book? Can I really do everything I need to promote it? Do I dare put myself forward and say look at me. I wrote an amazing book.
Hey Jenny ~ Thanks for stopping by and having the guts to admit to pride. It's a wicked ugly dragon that needs to be slayed. Good thing we've got the sword of the spirit, eh? Looking forward to meeting you in February as well.
Excellent fears to contend with, Teresa! Yes indeedy...I shall tackle those little boogers on my Fear Factor series.
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