Second Thoughts/Jitters
Even though we were delayed, for whatever reason I’m now having the ‘And why would anybody read what I have to say?’ thought process – which happens ironically not when I get in front of people but whenever I hand a project in – I can handle you face to face or in a crowd, the thought of later freaks me out a bit.
Eh, I talked about the irony of not being scared of running into a burning building but scared of doing badly at it years ago with my friends, so assume I’m over it and I’m just bein...
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(last edited Feb 09, 2013 07:45AM)
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Feb 09, 2013 07:44AM
Ah, L.T., it's one of the most common author-type jitters. It's akin to letting your first-born (or second, or third) walk to or from school without you for the first time. "Oh, heavens, did I say that thing about strangers? Did I mention again about getting into cars with people, even if they tell you I've been hurt? Did I make sure the how-to-safely cross the street (railroad track) lesson was solidly absorbed? And on, and on, and on..." Even after more than 4 dozen novels, I still suffer from that terrible sense I must surely have forgotten something important.
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Judy wrote: "Ah, L.T., it's one of the most common author-type jitters. It's akin to letting your first-born (or second, or third) walk to or from school without you for the first time. "Oh, heavens, did I say ..."Thanks Judy - I know by now I shouldn't be worried, but I guess over thinking things comes with the territory. Glad to know I'm not alone though - I guess in the end, it is what it is, and you just have to put that energy into the next project.
