January 27th, 10pm – I scheduled my latest short story to post in 2 hours. I feel good about it. Problem is I don’t feel good about most of my work. Still trying to figure out why I have armor and nerves of steel on some work in progress and insecurities on others.
Best I can do is try to keep my armor on and publish NFS – No Fear Stories.
Are the things you’re more nervous about the works you’ve invested more time and emotion in? Sometimes I find I care more and get ‘perfectionist tendencies’ heightened when it’s something I’m more concerned about being as good as it can be. Just a thought. Feel the fear and do it anyway, as they say! 😉
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The short answer is yes, the more invested, the harder to share. As I learn my craft, I’ll be able to forgive plot, dialog, and character imperfections. I know it takes time. My writing today is better than 6 months ago. I have to let the armor get stronger for vested work. Great question Caz.
Thank you.
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Hey,
I’m working on my debut poetry book.
I am preparing a mailing list. Would you like me to add your e-mail address please?
If so, can you share it with me?
I don’t plan to do it like hard core promotion.
I will just inform you when it’s available and when there is some huge fluctuation in price (sale etc.), as on WordPress reader, posts get lost in stampede.
I won’t be mailing you more than 5 to 6 times a year, max.
Won’t bother you with unnecessary e-mails, promise!
Thank you 🙂
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Sounds like a plan 👍😊
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so, can you share your e-mail address with me? if not it’s totally okay.🙂
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I did. It’s in your contact me on your blog😎
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Thank you so much🤗
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You’re welcome.
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Consider it this way. Everything is temporary. One day you will be over it. Better sooner than later😊
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I hope so. Thank you so much Sophie! 👍
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I think a lot of writers feel that way at least some of the time, your writing is good, keep going!
Steve.
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Thank you Steve. My diary is supposed to bring encouragement to other writers. You and everyone commenting has given encouragement to ME. I appreciate it very much.
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Your welcome Darnell! Now if only I could write!
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Perhaps because of what in mindfulness is called your “inner critic.” I think all writers have fierce ones—we just have to accept them, say “Oh, It’s you again,” and keep writing.
You’re doing great!
Annie
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Thank you Annie. I now have another layer of armor.
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I think we all feel that way… why certain stories give us the shakes is a puzzle. Your work is excellent, Darnell. You should be fearless! Keep them coming! 👍😃
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Thank you Meg. That means a lot to me. 🤸
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Keep going! You got this!!
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Thank you so much Allie!
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You’re welcome.
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