11 Fear-Based Writer Beliefs, and How to Quell Them

Tricia Drammeh:

Excellent advice from an excellent writer.


Originally posted on A Spark in the Dark:


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Let’s be honest. We all have fears. As humans, as writers . . . . I don’t care if you are Stephen Effing King . . . wait a minute, even he is scared of something. Supposedly, he sleeps with the light on because he is scared of the dark (wouldn’t you be if you were him??)



So, in this post, we’re going to get down and dirty on some of these fears as they pertain to writing, specifically. I know I’ve been through my share of turbulence, finding my own equilibrium in this giant spinning world of words, where it sometimes feels like it’s everyone for themselves…. It can be maddening. It can be discouraging and lonely. But just remember, you are not alone.



Following are eleven bogus beliefs that many writers share, and how you can look at them differently. Maybe this will help you to release their vice…


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Published on October 04, 2014 08:21
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