Diary of a bad writer – Week 18

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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.

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  1. InvisiblyMe's avatar
    Invisibly Me
    February 2, 2019 at 8:01 am

    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! ๐Ÿ˜‰

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    • Darnell Cureton's avatar
      Darnell Cureton
      February 2, 2019 at 4:54 pm

      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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  2. stoner on a rollercoaster's avatar
    stoner on a rollercoaster
    February 1, 2019 at 3:39 am

    Hey,

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    Thank you ๐Ÿ™‚

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  3. Sophie's avatar
    Sophie
    January 30, 2019 at 9:32 pm

    Consider it this way. Everything is temporary. One day you will be over it. Better sooner than later๐Ÿ˜Š

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  4. stevescountry's avatar
    stevescountry
    January 30, 2019 at 6:30 pm

    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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    • Darnell Cureton's avatar
      Darnell Cureton
      January 30, 2019 at 6:33 pm

      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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        stevescountry
        January 30, 2019 at 7:01 pm

        Your welcome Darnell! Now if only I could write!

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  5. annieasksyou's avatar
    annieasksyou
    January 30, 2019 at 6:07 pm

    Perhaps because of what in mindfulness is called your โ€œinner critic.โ€ I think all writers have fierce onesโ€”we just have to accept them, say โ€œOh, Itโ€™s you again,โ€ and keep writing.

    Youโ€™re doing great!

    Annie

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    Meg
    January 30, 2019 at 12:25 pm

    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! ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ˜ƒ

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  7. kalicecompeau1's avatar
    K. Alice Compeau
    January 30, 2019 at 12:10 pm

    Keep going! You got this!!

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