Nice! Good that you overcame that internal critic and got this out. It’s a common battle for many of us writers and the only way is through. Sometimes I put out posts I’m not happy with but invariably I’m surprised at what they teach me. Onwards!
I'm glad you were able to step back into the ring when you felt ready. I too have felt unsure and unclear, despite messages from people I admire and who I know are great writers. I wish there was a way we could banish that voice, however, I suspect it's part of what makes our writing cathartic and empowering when we do get on with it. Take care.
I really related to this one, especially this part — “but I’d found a hundred excuses not to. I wasn’t ready. I wasn’t good enough. I am still figuring out my novel. I’ll do it once things are more settled, once I’ve taken care of what’s on my plate, once everyone is happy, once they give me permission, once I’ve hung up the moon, straightened the stars, etc. etc.” — I remember asking myself at one point, when will I be ready? And that seemed to offer the stark wake-up call I needed.
It is so interesting that once you started writing on substack the dreams stopped. I find it amazing that our subconscious nudges is through our dreams like that. It’s amazing.
I also think it’s great you took some time for yourself and then returned to this post when you was ready. I want to be consistently putting my writing out as well, but I also don’t want to force it or put things out I’m not happy with - and I find this is a hard balance to strike.
Hello, Michael! Thank you for reading and your comment! I think it's one of those things where you're not aware until you're aware: I've written in some way all my life, but I've never considered writing as primary. It's strange how our minds work and send us messages!
Your writing is inspiring!
Thank you for your kind words, Anju!
Nice! Good that you overcame that internal critic and got this out. It’s a common battle for many of us writers and the only way is through. Sometimes I put out posts I’m not happy with but invariably I’m surprised at what they teach me. Onwards!
Hey Reena, onwards it is! I think becoming aware of the internal critic is three-fourths the battle. Thank you for your encouragement.
I'm glad you were able to step back into the ring when you felt ready. I too have felt unsure and unclear, despite messages from people I admire and who I know are great writers. I wish there was a way we could banish that voice, however, I suspect it's part of what makes our writing cathartic and empowering when we do get on with it. Take care.
Hello, Kim! Thank you for the encouraging words! And yes, you're a wonderful writer!
Right back at you Priya.
Wonderful piece Priya.
I really related to this one, especially this part — “but I’d found a hundred excuses not to. I wasn’t ready. I wasn’t good enough. I am still figuring out my novel. I’ll do it once things are more settled, once I’ve taken care of what’s on my plate, once everyone is happy, once they give me permission, once I’ve hung up the moon, straightened the stars, etc. etc.” — I remember asking myself at one point, when will I be ready? And that seemed to offer the stark wake-up call I needed.
It is so interesting that once you started writing on substack the dreams stopped. I find it amazing that our subconscious nudges is through our dreams like that. It’s amazing.
I also think it’s great you took some time for yourself and then returned to this post when you was ready. I want to be consistently putting my writing out as well, but I also don’t want to force it or put things out I’m not happy with - and I find this is a hard balance to strike.
Thanks Priya :)
Hello, Michael! Thank you for reading and your comment! I think it's one of those things where you're not aware until you're aware: I've written in some way all my life, but I've never considered writing as primary. It's strange how our minds work and send us messages!
Thanks, again!
Yeah I agree, Priya. It’s also so amazing how strong the pull is once you are aware.