“The worst enemy to creativity is self-doubt.’ ― Sylvia Plath

Day 3: I had such an inspiring teleseminar tonight with my students! We spoke about how new writers often add superfluous words because they don’t trust their own abilities. Of course, when self-doubt is at its worst, we don’t write anything at all. I was so plagued by it in my twenties that I couldn’t complete anything. But self-doubt is second-guessing the outside world. It’s assuming that you have to be better/different in order to succeed. But you don’t have to be Shakespeare to be successful. So don’t question what you want to write. Simply express yourself and you will find your place in the world.

Pic: I loved the Beatles when I was a teenager (still do) imagine if they let self-doubt stop them from writing their songs!