It's the first Wednesday and time for the Insecure Writers Support Group, whose mission is to share and encourage. Writers can express doubts and concerns without fear of appearing foolish or weak. Those who have been through the fire can offer assistance and guidance. It’s a safe haven for insecure writers of all kinds! IWSG is the brainchild of Ninja Captain Alex J. Cavanaugh Thanks, Alex, for starting this group and keeping it going. And thanks to this month's awesome hosts: Yolanda Renee, Tyrean Martinson, Madeline Mora-Summonte , LK Hill, Rachna Chhabria, and JA Scott!
DOUBTS
At one time or another in this crazy industry we’re involved
in, we have doubts about our abilities. Is our writing crap? Will anyone like
it? Will an editor buy it? What will reviewers say? No matter how many works we
have published, we know it’s a crapshoot getting an editor or an agent who will
take a chance on us and our work.
This year I have been full of doubts, stagnation,
procrastination. I get ramped up and something happens to drag me down.
Sometimes it’s family, mostly it’s me. I have all these marketing plans, thanks
to generous writer friends who’ve shared what works for them. I’ll see an
opportunity then think about all the work it will take. Do I want to leave the
story I’m writing on to follow up? Or should I keep writing?
I’m in the final editing/revising phase of a novella that’s
taken me three years to write. Three years? I can hardly believe that. Since
when do I take so long to write a short novel? I can crank out a 95k novel in no
time but can’t finish a 20k novella? What’s wrong with me?
Looking for that kick in the pants again.
I’ll be without internet service until Friday or Saturday. I’ll
try to get to everyone. I so enjoy your blog posts. Best wishes to everyone.
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