Leah Marie Brown
Hello Stephanie.
Thank you for your question. The hardest part of being a writer is keeping inner balance. There are so many highs and lows in this business. It's easy to burn out. Early in my novel writing career, I heard someone say, "Don't let your failures go to your head or your successes go to your heart." I have made that my mantra and repeat it to myself often.
It's tough when you read a particularly vituperative review. It's like a maggot wriggling into an apple. It can really get into your brain and your ego and make it hard to write.
In those moments, I try to remind myself why I write: because I can't imagine not writing.
Thank you for your question. The hardest part of being a writer is keeping inner balance. There are so many highs and lows in this business. It's easy to burn out. Early in my novel writing career, I heard someone say, "Don't let your failures go to your head or your successes go to your heart." I have made that my mantra and repeat it to myself often.
It's tough when you read a particularly vituperative review. It's like a maggot wriggling into an apple. It can really get into your brain and your ego and make it hard to write.
In those moments, I try to remind myself why I write: because I can't imagine not writing.
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