We all have a myriad of reasons why we aren’t getting the writing done. Some require a large dose of grace to put the work down until a better time arrives (illness, death, moving, etc…). But other roadblocks are barriers we put up ourselves. Ah writing, where the writer is both the protagonist and antagonist.Continue reading “What is Really Keeping You From Writing?”
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Writers: Don’t Let Doubt Kill Your Dreams
Doubt is an insidious little jerk. Seriously. Doubt tells us we aren’t good enough, makes us question our motives and abilities, convinces us we don’t have what it takes and probably should leave the writing to the Steven Kings or Ann Patchetts of the world. Doubt steals our motivation, stifles our creativity, and convinces usContinue reading “Writers: Don’t Let Doubt Kill Your Dreams”
Another Year in the Books
Last year, I resolved to focus on one word. That word was forward. Rereading that post a few days ago, I smiled. I sounded so ambitious and excited. I remembered where I was emotionally and what I was hoping to accomplish. I remembered the roadblocks, the physical and mental ones, that had been holding me back. The obstaclesContinue reading “Another Year in the Books”