December 8th, 2017
What Motivates You to Finish?
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Inspiration | Writer's Life
The blank page doesn’t scare me. I’m one of those writers who has dozens of story ideas, plenty of partially written projects, and fully drafted manuscripts in various stages of editing.
However, the daunting task of getting a book all the way to “done!” is more frightening than a weekend marathon of Wes Craven movies.… Read the post
September 22nd, 2014
When Rejection is Necessary, or I Reject All the Fear
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Blogging Guests | Bumps & Bruises on the Road to Publication | Inspiration
Heather Webb
The most detested word in the publishing industry, perhaps even in the English language (we writers might argue) is rejection. Even saying it aloud gives you a nasty swirling in your stomach. Whether it be from agents and editors, or readers and reviewers, the word itself embodies our deepest darkest fear—we aren’t good enough.… Read the post
October 24th, 2012
NO FEAR -- Pushing the Envelope
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Inspiration | Miscellaneous
By Laura Drake
Here at WITS, we've discussed dealing with fear before - most notably, our Throwdown, which explored The Fear of Success, and The Fear of Never Succeeding.
Today, I thought I'd share with you my latest goal - To Live Without Fear.… Read the post
August 31st, 2012
Press on Regardless -- PMS and the Wizard of Oz
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Inspiration | Miscellaneous
By Laura Drake
Press On Regardless. I know you’ve seen this phrase before. It’s one of those old sayings, and like dialog tags, they become invisible after awhile. But it’s more to me – it’s my mantra.
We start this writing journey, naïve, excited, and hopeful.… Read the post
July 2nd, 2012
The Fear Factor
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Miscellaneous
Welcome to the first Monday of the month, when we are lucky to share in the wisdom of contributing blogger Shannon Donnelly. Her post today will help get you writing this summer, despite your fears.
by Shannon Donnelly
"I'm convinced that fear is at the root of most bad writing.… Read the post
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