INSIDIOUS DOUBT #2:
Other writers get published, but not me.
Maybe my writing is stupid.
Let’s face it. Writers are an insecure bunch. Why? Because
they pour their heart and soul into a story, revealing inner secrets that they’d
never say out loud. When that work gets rejected, it is personal. There’s just
no way around it.
BUT (and I’ve always got a big but) there is a stake that
can be driven through this ugly monster’s heart. It’s called sharpening your
craft.
If you continue to learn and hone your writing skill, this
particular doubt will simply turn into a lie. You can always choose to believe
the lie if you like, but you won’t have to. Your writing won’t be stupid if you
continue your writerly education by attending workshops, going to conferences,
and reading craft books.
So go ahead and take that on-line course. Pick up a how-to
from Writers Digest. Attend a local writers group and glean some new writing
tips. This is one monster you’ll have to slay with your own muscle.
And don’t forget...
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2 comments:
Correct me if I'm wrong, but don't most writers get rejected at first? As long as new writers(and vets) can learn from their mistakes, hope is not lost. Keep plugging at it and never give up, never surrender! ;)
You're mostly correct. I'd guess 99% of writers get rejected at first...but a whole lot of them still get rejected even after they've been published. It's a dog-eat-dog publishing world out there. Love your motto, though...NEVER SURRENDER!
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