Writing isn't a chore

 

Inyour writing life, how do you cope with your self-doubt, feelings ofinadequacy, frustrations, and despair? I’d really like to know.

 

I read this question several times and I struggled with howto answer it. The truth is I don’t like to talk about myself.

 

Self-doubt, inadequacy, frustration (yes to all), anddespair (not so much)—sure,I’ve felt these emotions, but not in ways you think. I’ve accepted thatpublishing is an ugly business. Art and Commerce mix like o...