Writing is a lifestyle- my lifestyle. I am constantly thinking of my stories, the characters, plots, lines, dialogue, etc. However, I'm not writing . I feel the guilt that accompanies a writer ignoring their writing. I am certainly courting insanity (if you get this reference, I love you).
Perhaps this inability to progress on any of my projects is due to self-doubt. I have stated this before, writing is the end-all-or-be-all for me. Am I filled with fear that the outcome won't ever be positive, that I'm not even going to attempt? I acknowledge that I have many talents, one of the biggest being writing. Eventually, if I persevere and continue to build upon my skills, I might make it. However, that end result won't be any nearer in the future if I am not actively working to reach it.
In my last blog post I stated that I am a news writer. I have enjoyed it immensely and hopefully I can stick with this organization for a long time. I have already noticed a huge impact on my writing skills in the short amount of time since I have gotten the job.
This raises a question in my mind; has earning money for writing made my writing seem less beneficial to me- is it a waste?
I certainly hope not, however, its a valid question to be asking myself. Yesterday I opened up my writing application and stared at it. Usually when I am staring at a blank page, the words flow from my fingertips as if they are in control, but I couldn't type a single word. I forced three lines that were totally bogus, and hated it.
To aid my efforts (what little they are right now) in working on my writing projects, I have formed a plan to get myself back in the habit; I will write at least a page a day by setting time aside to focus only on my personal work.
Maybe some of you are experiencing a bit of a "dry spell" as well. I encourage you to have the motivation to write by setting small goals and scheduling writing time. I promise to do the same.
Happy Writing,
Katie
Perhaps this inability to progress on any of my projects is due to self-doubt. I have stated this before, writing is the end-all-or-be-all for me. Am I filled with fear that the outcome won't ever be positive, that I'm not even going to attempt? I acknowledge that I have many talents, one of the biggest being writing. Eventually, if I persevere and continue to build upon my skills, I might make it. However, that end result won't be any nearer in the future if I am not actively working to reach it.
In my last blog post I stated that I am a news writer. I have enjoyed it immensely and hopefully I can stick with this organization for a long time. I have already noticed a huge impact on my writing skills in the short amount of time since I have gotten the job.
This raises a question in my mind; has earning money for writing made my writing seem less beneficial to me- is it a waste?
I certainly hope not, however, its a valid question to be asking myself. Yesterday I opened up my writing application and stared at it. Usually when I am staring at a blank page, the words flow from my fingertips as if they are in control, but I couldn't type a single word. I forced three lines that were totally bogus, and hated it.
To aid my efforts (what little they are right now) in working on my writing projects, I have formed a plan to get myself back in the habit; I will write at least a page a day by setting time aside to focus only on my personal work.
Maybe some of you are experiencing a bit of a "dry spell" as well. I encourage you to have the motivation to write by setting small goals and scheduling writing time. I promise to do the same.
Happy Writing,
Katie