The Hard Truth about Writing: Sometimes You Seriously Just Want to Give Up
I can’t tell you how many times I have wanted to give up on writing. This is not something people usually expect to hear. My circle of friends and colleagues know that writing is something I am deeply passionate about; it’s the thing I sacrifice my free time and extra sleep for, and the thing […]
Those Who Make It as Writers Tend to Have One Big Thing in Common: Patience
There are a lot of tips and advice out there on what makes for a great writer. I’ve written on this topic many times before, myself. It takes persistence and determination, say the experts. Writers have to be brave, says Charles Bukowski. You have to be clear on your goals, ready to receive hard feedback, […]
What Are You Willing to Leave Unfinished?
Today’s guest post is coming from Jen Cross, author of Writing Ourselves Whole: Using the Power of Your Own Creativity to Recover and Heal from Sexual Trauma. Jen is a brilliant writer who’s led transformative writing workshops through her organization Writing Ourselves Whole since 2002. I am so honored Jen took the time to share […]
Writers and Self-Judgment: Why It Happens and How to Fight It
Out of the entire world population, writers are the harshest on themselves when it comes to self-judgment. No, I haven’t done a study or anything, but it wouldn’t surprise me if this was true. Based on the emails I get from writers, and the blog posts I read written by writers, I can see clearly […]
Taking Time for Your Writing…and the Guilt That Comes With It.
If you’re a writer—and especially if you’re a writer who isn’t bringing in a significant (or any) amount of income from your writing—then you probably struggle with feeling guilty a lot of the time. I know I do. Because you see, I’m not just a writer. I’m also a wife and a mother and a […]