tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post446296479563087972..comments2024-03-28T02:34:34.041-07:00Comments on Rachna's Scriptorium: IWSG Post – Doubts and InsecuritiesRachna Chhabriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16900999965919504282noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-91885687641458990722014-11-12T09:42:23.484-08:002014-11-12T09:42:23.484-08:00Truthfully, even if you have a wonderful following...Truthfully, even if you have a wonderful following of dedicated readers, this is something you always struggle with. I think you just have to focus on the positive. Don't let it bog you down. Get out and enjoy the sunshine or play a game you love. <br /><br /><a href="http://crystalcollier.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Unleashing the Dreamworld</a>Crystal Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912469552483168148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-8360707202443052972014-11-09T22:28:53.695-08:002014-11-09T22:28:53.695-08:00I write each day, and take each day as it comes.
...I write each day, and take each day as it comes.<br /><br />I sometimes wonder whether my WIP would get published, but not for long. I'm too busy writng (or trying to).Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04283371140346602856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-91608569506342215172014-11-09T12:44:12.280-08:002014-11-09T12:44:12.280-08:00I have them too, Rachna, and probably always will....I have them too, Rachna, and probably always will. However, the older I get, the easier it seems to be to wade through the fears.Patricia Stolteyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17192369425956406122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-23030641944365040922014-11-07T18:43:31.607-08:002014-11-07T18:43:31.607-08:00Hi Rachna,
I look forward to the IWSG aka "I...Hi Rachna,<br /><br />I look forward to the IWSG aka "I Was Seeking Gary, group :) It's good for my deluded ego. <br /><br />I never feel insecure about my writing. Never put pressure on myself with expectations. Best to relax and think of writing as inspirational, therapeutic and cathartic. Besides, I always have a certain celebrity dog to help me.<br /><br />Have a peaceful weekend, dear lady.<br /><br />Gary :) klahaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613505424843475639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-29439253028680488312014-11-06T23:51:55.171-08:002014-11-06T23:51:55.171-08:00Hi, Rachna! The questions you've raised here o...Hi, Rachna! The questions you've raised here often come to me. We share the same doubts. One of the best ways that often help me during these times is to get busy with yet another tale and put all of what you have into it. Lots of luck to you!SittieCateshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14521819279505376147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-40980987123324747072014-11-06T18:03:38.877-08:002014-11-06T18:03:38.877-08:00I'm plagued with doubts, but working on new pr...I'm plagued with doubts, but working on new projects helps me take my mind off them. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-67112020246865216232014-11-06T08:16:50.667-08:002014-11-06T08:16:50.667-08:00I have a great CP group, so I'm not so worried...I have a great CP group, so I'm not so worried about work quality, but you're right - not everyone likes everything. That's just the way it is. Plus, here's a kicker: even if everyone likes it, it may not sell, and there's nothing you can do about that. <br /><br />Thanks for sharing. My best advice is write what you love, write what makes you proud. Let that be your "success" and not acclaim or money. You'll be happier for it. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735576044552810103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-57574200477888095292014-11-05T16:52:03.127-08:002014-11-05T16:52:03.127-08:00For me, the only way to fight these inevitable ins...For me, the only way to fight these inevitable insecurities and doubts, is to just keep writing and pushing forward.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-44588576009668656982014-11-05T16:50:10.161-08:002014-11-05T16:50:10.161-08:00We all do. I've found it's best not to thi...We all do. I've found it's best not to think too much about it. Just work on the next project and get so busy you forget about the other stuff you have out there. The negative thoughts still get through but you tend to be able to block them that way!Stephanie Farishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10461865229341760836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-40448545979793917682014-11-05T10:42:15.701-08:002014-11-05T10:42:15.701-08:00My mind is always turning with the "what ifs&...My mind is always turning with the "what ifs" after hitting that submission button. It is a stressful time.<br /><br />Sending warm hugs to get you through the doubts.dolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-59319444524725067182014-11-05T09:49:42.310-08:002014-11-05T09:49:42.310-08:00Hi Friends, I know that these doubts and insecurit...Hi Friends, I know that these doubts and insecurities are a part of a writer's life. I just have to learn to live (write) with it :)Rachna Chhabriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16900999965919504282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-17956279925892654872014-11-05T09:43:51.714-08:002014-11-05T09:43:51.714-08:00I worry all the time! For me it's just part of...I worry all the time! For me it's just part of the process, I guess I live with it and sometimes when it's not overwhelming I even use it as inspiration to try harder and challenge myself. Which of course leads to more doubts lol <br /><br /><a href="http://www.skanthony.com/2014/11/my-writing-quirksiwsg-16.html" rel="nofollow">S.K. Anthony: My Writing Quirks—IWSG (16)</a>SK Anthonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04601373778228160390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-24397690835822169312014-11-05T07:21:14.528-08:002014-11-05T07:21:14.528-08:00I worry a lot the time about what people think of ...I worry a lot the time about what people think of my books, even had dreams where I'll go online and find tons of 1-star reviews on my books. But when you get an acceptance or a 5-star review, it does help allay some of the worries. After all, not everyone is going to love your book, but there will be some who will love it. It may even become their favorite book, and those are the people we write for.Cherie Reichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16663147386014122939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-21990444067499357562014-11-05T06:01:51.858-08:002014-11-05T06:01:51.858-08:00I don't really worry much about it. Mostly I w...I don't really worry much about it. Mostly I worry about finishing a book, and then am so relieved when I do. :-)Elizabeth Varadan, Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01708206753256682635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-90723072158190450202014-11-05T05:49:10.769-08:002014-11-05T05:49:10.769-08:00I close my eyes and hope for the best. Most of it&...I close my eyes and hope for the best. Most of it's outside of my control, so why worry?Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-7270111927379220472014-11-05T05:16:03.872-08:002014-11-05T05:16:03.872-08:00I think those doubts are just part of being a writ...I think those doubts are just part of being a writer, part of the arts, part of being creative. Acknowledge them but don't let them hold you back, don't let them stop you. You can do it!<br /><br />Madeline @ <a href="http://MadelineMora-Summonte.com/" rel="nofollow">The Shellshank Redemption</a>Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-50734852478274622882014-11-05T04:09:38.577-08:002014-11-05T04:09:38.577-08:00Oh my word, yes. Self-doubt is paralyzing. I commi...Oh my word, yes. Self-doubt is paralyzing. I commit it to the Lord and bury it--deep in the ground and stand on it so it doesn't resurface. But it always does! Jennifer Haweshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09180114125342729705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-13649824152099946122014-11-05T02:08:15.165-08:002014-11-05T02:08:15.165-08:00Once I finish writing, I don't bother much. It...Once I finish writing, I don't bother much. It's the readers problem :P<br /><br />Destination InfinityDestination Infinityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17888747736092948085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-33416978834095471202014-11-05T01:27:56.130-08:002014-11-05T01:27:56.130-08:00I write for the fun of it so no worries:)BTW am ye...I write for the fun of it so no worries:)BTW am yet to do some serious writing Rachna:)Rahul Bhatiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09690287853990880735noreply@blogger.com