Writing can be a scary prospect. To start with, many of us struggle with our own inner critic – that persistent voice whispering, “You have no imagination and no creativity,” and, “Nothing you do will ever be good enough or worth anyone’s time.” Then, when that voice is silenced (or at least muffled), comes the fear of exposure – of your thoughts, manner of expression, skill level – to others’ criticism, their ridicule, or (perhaps worse?) indifference. So many roadblocks! But… persisting past the struggles to find that perfect word or turn of phrase that’s just right? Makes it all worthwhile.
100 Words, 05/16/2008
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May 17, 2014
Sweet! Well done, Laurel. 🙂
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May 18, 2014
Thank you, Jeanne!
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The fear of what the readers will form an opinion of me bogs me down rather than the scare of writing. There are many drafts, unpublished.But now I have learnt to overcome my fear.
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May 18, 2014
I know what you mean! Glad you have learned to overcome the fear.
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May 18, 2014
I’ve never felt the fear of not being good enough. My natural optimism carries me past that stage. However, the worst part is when others don’t buy your published work. So many writers around nowadays.
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May 18, 2014
Very true, Francene.
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Yes. It’s always reputation. And worse, struggling with yourself. We’ll said, Laurel!
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May 18, 2014
Thank you, Michelle!
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May 18, 2014
That inner critic – always louder than any other voice, until we learn to counter it with self-belief!
You’re doing a great job, Laurel and inspiring me in the process!
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May 18, 2014
Very true, Corinne! And thank you for your kind words – I’m glad!
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I suffer myself with so much self-doubt that I find myself Not always pushing past, instead going with an easy route. But when I do write my mind or my heart, I feel better. That makes it worthwhile, acceptance by others or not 🙂
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May 18, 2014
So true! It’s very empowering.
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May 18, 2014
You’re right! In a word: BLISS!
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May 18, 2014
Yes indeed!
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That inner critic has been known to squelch my creativity on many occasions. Of late I have taken to ignoring it a bit more.
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May 18, 2014
I think ignoring it is the best route to take. 🙂
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As a new blogger, this is the first time others have read my writing. I definitely feel nervous every time I hit publish. I re-read my posts so many times before I share them – I think I have them all memorized. Writing every day is making it a little easier.
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May 18, 2014
It does get easier with practice. Good for you!
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May 18, 2014
Nicely put! I have this inhibition before clicking the button “Submit”.. 🙂
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May 18, 2014
Thank you! I think most of us do, to some degree or other.
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