“Serious writers don’t write books like mine” is what I tell myself every time I apply for a grant, or a residency, or anything where I feel like I’m going to be compared to others. It’s such a paralyzing thought!
Thank you Dinah. Fear is a powerful force and we so often keep the battle private. Fear is easier to conquer when we have a plan, a purpose and a partner! Learning about the role of a book coach has been foundational to me conquering my own writing fears.
“Serious writers don’t write books like mine” is what I tell myself every time I apply for a grant, or a residency, or anything where I feel like I’m going to be compared to others. It’s such a paralyzing thought!
Dinah! This is exactly what I need and what I was talking to another writer about just this week. Thank you for putting it so clearly.
I love the idea of writing a letter to the person who’s going to be reading the book! Thanks for a great post, Dinah 💫
Thank you Dinah. Fear is a powerful force and we so often keep the battle private. Fear is easier to conquer when we have a plan, a purpose and a partner! Learning about the role of a book coach has been foundational to me conquering my own writing fears.
My malfeasance article was published on DRUTHERS. Check it out:
https://open.substack.com/pub/soberchristiangentlemanpodcast/p/essay-published-on-druthers-the-shadow?r=31s3eo&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
https://druthers.ca/the-shadow-of-malfeasance/