Tag: writing confidence

• What is Writing Success?

  

  When does a writer know when he or she is successful? Being “a writer” has certain connotations and sometimes embedded tangible requirements. Does he make a living from writing? Is her work critically acclaimed? Is he well-known? Does she garner respect from other writers? Do other people ask him to write? Is her author rank…

  sassevn

  March 16, 2018

  Indie Author, Writing Process

  requirements of a writer, writing, writing advice, writing confidence, writing tips

• A Writer’s Life: Feeling Comfortable Like Well Worn Jeans

  When does a writer finally have the mind of a writer? Or perhaps I should ask it differently: When does a writer become comfortable in his/her own skin? Honestly, my mindset has made a remarkable transition these last few years. I’m confident in who I am and what I can accomplish. I believe that confidence…

  sassevn

  May 9, 2014

  Indie Author

  a writer’s voice, being a writer, doubt in writing, indie author, writer, writing confidence

• “If I can think of it, anyone can” and other false thinking.

  Did you ever ponder how one can be truly creative in today’s world? I mean, hasn’t everything already been thought of. Hasn’t every melody already been written? Hasn’t every plot line been explored? I used to think like this and such non-productive thoughts have significantly shortened my writing years. I remember when I used to…

  sassevn

  January 28, 2014

  Indie Author, Writing Process

  approaches to writing, creative writing, fiction writing, writer’s doubt, writer’s ego, writing, writing confidence, writing process

• Come to think of it, I was always a writer – Part I

  It wasn’t that long ago that I made a decision – I’m going to call myself a writer. That may seem like a stupid pronouncement, but it came out of years and years of thinking I’m not a good enough writer to write anything that anyone would want to read. I lacked confidence. And because…

  sassevn

  August 29, 2013

  Indie Author, Life

  being a writer, confidence, following dream, poetry, writing confidence

• Nothing as Bleak as a Writer’s Confidence

  I just finished a short 1500 word dramatic sketch entitled “‘No’ in Spite of Itself”. Now I can’t seem to shake those mixed feelings I have about it. For a while, I had my doubts how effective it was going to be. It’s about a man, standing on the edge of a cliff, having a…

  sassevn

  June 5, 2013

  Uncategorized, Writing Process

  dramatic sketches, indie writers, questioning your writing, writing confidence, writing doubts, writing process