This quote is very true of many people and circumstances. When we are insecure of something, it shouts us down and follows us around.
As a writer, I often have to fight insecurities with showing my work to other people, as everyone has very different views on what they love to read. As I get older, I have discovered that pleasing everyone doesn’t work and I have to be happy in myself and believe in what I do. I am lucky enough to have a job that I adore and I enjoy supporting other people on their writing journey, but I can only do that because I stamp on my insecurities and then throw them out of the door. It’s my daily ‘creative’ dance!
Having confidence in what we do is a skill in itself and I hope you all are kind enough to yourselves to let your confidence grow. If not you’ll have to take up dancing for a while:)
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So very true, Lizzie. It’s tough for sure, but it’s such a joy to be able to do what we love every day. And meet extraordinary people along the way. Cheers! 🙂
Totally!
It’s hard coming to the realization that you can’t please everyone, but it’s the only way to survive as an author. I no longer lack confidence about my ability as a writer or an author, but sometimes I lack confidence about the world will think. I need to adapt jenanita’s take on it 🙂
Lol. Me too! It’s great advice:)
So very true! Those insecurities can do a number on a person if you let them- as an author or any part of your life! Well, said.
Thank you!
It takes courage to put our work out to the world. After all, many times, we are baring our soul through writing. This is a great post, Lizzie.
Thanks Jan. It does take courage, but seeing someone read a story you have written and then hear how much they enjoyed it, makes it worthwhile.
I like what you’re saying…..
Thanks Cy:)
Good advice, Lizzie. Or in my case, get too old to care what other people think anymore!
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Reblogged this on anita dawes and jaye marie.
Thanks for the fabulous reblog. I’ve popped by to say thank you there too:)