#IWSG: Self-doubt
Insecure Writer’s Support Group Is the love child of author, Alex J Cavanaugh with the hope of offering support and encouragement to other writers who struggle with self-doubt and fears in expressing themselves through the fine art of creative writing.
Alex assures me this is a place where one can feel safe in sharing oneself. This hop is open the first Wednesday of every month. Share your thoughts on your blog, candidly. Talk about what’s holding you back or the hurdles you cleared. Dish out advice to those you visit on this journey because you may be the one person to help bring things into perspective.
How do you drive self-doubt from your mind? I am standing fact-to-face with a ginormous monster of self-doubt. Am I incapable of putting together a novel? Do I really want to write a novel? How do I clear my head of these thoughts?
I feel like I am at a crossroad. Instead of just going with my imagination’s flow of writing whatever tumbles out of my brain, I closed my mind to the possibility and the door is too heavy to open. My creativity isn’t turned off, just misdirected. I enjoy music and photography/photo-editing quite a bit. If you’re a regular on my site, then you know this obviously dominates my focus by my post contributions.
Goal: Instead of giving in to self-doubt, I will fight it by incorporating more of myself with each photo or song that I share with you. A small step yes, but it’s definitely a leap in the right direction.
Am I alone in the sea of self-doubt? I don’t think I am…strike that….I know that am not! If you’re feeling like this, then 5 Steps to Deal with Self-Doubt is a good way to gain a foot hold over this beast.
Let me say upfront, thank you for the encouragement. Members of the IWSG really know how to rally behind the underkitty. This week is a bit hairy coming off the holiday weekend, but I will visit you soon. I can’t wait to see what you are sharing this month.
Tired of self-doubt? Want a few That a girl/boy! to get you fired up? If so, then this is your personal invite to the #IWSG linky party!
Before I close, please pray for my dear friend. She is having a hysterectomy now. Ask God to allow things to go smoothly and nothing ugly discovered during the procedure. Thanks!
4 Comments
Joyce
My problem is that I know my work is good and wonder why these agents and editors don’t think so, too. 😉
https://joycelansky.blogspot.com/2014/09/dance-all-night.html
Cathy Kennedy
There is a whole lot of talent out there that goes undiscovered for whatever reason these said agents and editors pass. I read somewhere they look for a particular writing trend and sweep up that kind of material; pushing aside perfectly good stuff. If you ask me that sounds like retail stores. Everyone just keeps offering the same thing and no one wants to break out on their own to present something fresh and different. Just keep at it, Joyce. I think you’re talented and funny. Someone somewhere is going to love your style!
eleonorausherrigby
The Bertrand Russell quote is very true!
Thanks for visiting us at KHEL 666 Radio Netherworld I’m the one who ended up replying to your comment in the post that Teammate Helena wrote about mental illness. I had a couple little snippets of advice. I appreciate the fact that you try and support your friend who lives with mental illness. 🙂
Team Netherworld’s self-titled Head Buttmunch in Charge wrote an Insecure Writer post on our writing blog.
https://dothedead.wordpress.com/2014/09/03/insecure-writers-support-group-september-2014-blogging-platforms-and-an-update/
Leovi
I think we all have doubts, at least I have many doubts. Yes, I think it’s very important to discover ourselves in what we create and compose. This will strengthen our security.