You get the idea.
I've been second guessing myself. A lot.
And I hate it.
I'm still writing. Putting words on the page. I can't help it.
But there's guilt involved.
Because I wonder if I could be spending my time differently. Better. Different. No, more wisely.
Ugh, it's exhausting.
I don't have any answers.
Except keep writing. That's what I'm going to do.
What about you?
Ever go through times like this?
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21 comments:
Yes, I do. Hugs! Just keep,writing. That's th best decision!
Just keep writing books, RaShelle!
ALL.THE.TIME!
Awwww Poor Winnie the Pooh - thinking too much hurts him! Awww!!
Lovely RaShelle! You are a writer! A writer writes! Yay! Take care
x
When I have a decision facing me, I wrestle like crazy with it. Once it's decided, I'm good again. But I hate the in-between time!
No, it isn't always easy. That's especially so when you hit roadblocks or difficulties--it colors our perception of everything. Then there are those days when a sunbeam breaks through and things are going right. You know you're in the "write" spot.
Hang in there!
Sia McKye OVER COFFEE
I do this over every aspect of my life. My neurosis is not limited to writing, unfortunately! But I don't think we are ever improsoned by every choice. I think we can always make new choices and move forward e best we know how at the time! Look me at all philosophical! :),
Indie writing is hard, but it gives you more satisfaction when you succeed. Hope it gets better for you soon.
If I don't write I feel like I'm betraying myself and I also feel guilty for letting ideas escape me and lazy even if I'm not writing because of a good reason. So... i have to write something evry day, even if it isn't much!
I think about that every day, especially when it comes to my decision to write full-time. And with every doubt, follows a confirmation that I'm doing the right thing (for me).
Yes, and I try not to think about them, lol! Like you and everyone else, I just keep writing.
This is the great thing about writing. Even when we doubt of question, we can still write about it, and hopefully resolve the issue.
But I tend to believe, once a writer, always a writer.
Hang in there.
This is the great thing about writing. Even when we doubt of question, we can still write about it, and hopefully resolve the issue.
But I tend to believe, once a writer, always a writer.
Hang in there.
Some days it's like throwing spaghetti at the wall, wondering what will stick.
Yes! I'm going throught it now, but I'm going to keep writing, too. Thanks for the post.
Like Dori says, "Just keep swimming."
Yes, I second guess myself as a writer every day. Every. Day.
But then when I get into a project, I have such a blast that I can't let that go.
*hugs*
Yep. All the time. I recently decided that though I will keep writing, I will also get out on the bike now and again. Garden. Other stuff. Hang in there, but in my opinion if you need a break your writing will only be better if you take it.
Hi, RaShelle,
Yep, the doubts get me all the time, but I do what you do. I keep moving forward despite the voices telling me to slow down or get on with something else. It's great to be self-motivated when you're an indie publisher.
Hi, RaShelle. Yes, I absolutely do wonder whether it would be better if I gave this writing thing up. My window is so small each day - thanks to my 11 hour day job and 3:45 am start time - that the Indie Life leaves little time with family. I've tried to achieve some measure of balance, but more often than not, I have failed in doing it. It's just that I wasted too much time before deciding to give writing one last chance in my late 30's. Next week I'll turn 44. My wife and I have had some issues with my marriage to my laptop lately. Things are okay, but I really have to save some time for her. Finding success with my writing won't be any good unless I have my family around to enjoy it with me. Right?
-Jimmy
YES. I feel this way a lot. Not about writing, of course, but just about decisions. About how much time I'm "losing" doing things like working and not being with family.
I think everybody feels this way. ((hugs))
Keep swimming~ <3
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