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Don't doubt yourself - I bet your story is excellent so far....

posted by _Symphony_ on October 4, 2006 at 4:18 AM | link to this | reply

Next time you talk to yourself

say, don't worry. It happens to every artist.  It's called doubt.  Self-doubt, the worst kind.  Second-guessing yourself is certain to beat down the creative impulse and the joy that comes when the work flows. Tell your critical self to take a hike, walk counterclockwise around your chair 3 times, and then do your best. I could tell you the walk around the chair confuses the buttinski spirits, but in fact, it's just a little symbolic ritual that tells your mind this is where we get back to work.  :)

posted by Pat_B on October 3, 2006 at 8:12 AM | link to this | reply

Don't stop and evaluate, just get it down on paper without thinking too much.

posted by babe_rocks on October 3, 2006 at 7:41 AM | link to this | reply

Ariala, I'll let you in on a little secret...

There are two of me!

posted by Artifact on October 3, 2006 at 6:53 AM | link to this | reply

jacenta, I'm trying!

I'm think of keeping a pad next to me when I write; then, instead of deleting something I think is awful, I just write "crap" on the pad and keep going.  That way, at least I feel like I've acknowledged it.

posted by Artifact on October 3, 2006 at 6:52 AM | link to this | reply

Fiona, I think you're right

I am the kind of person who needs deadlines or I tend not to get anything done.  I've set up a series of  them for writing this story but Ididn't expect to get stymied like this so quickly.  It has really gummed up the works.

posted by Artifact on October 3, 2006 at 6:51 AM | link to this | reply

Thank you so much kat!

posted by Artifact on October 3, 2006 at 6:50 AM | link to this | reply

Artifact, I dunno how you do it all!

posted by Ariala on October 3, 2006 at 4:46 AM | link to this | reply

Artifact...

Just keep on writing.

posted by jacenta on October 3, 2006 at 4:33 AM | link to this | reply

Hi -

I think all writers have similar problems but if you're not completing any stories than maybe it's time to change strategy. Don't skip to something without a firm timeframe to return to this story or else don't skip at all. I do sympathise though, I find that the fastest way to get my non-essential housework done is to schedule "writing time."

posted by fionajean on October 3, 2006 at 4:21 AM | link to this | reply

Hang in there

All writers have this same feeling , Am I good enough , this was terriable don't let your self put you in that mood that no one likes what I write I will continue to read your work good luck

posted by Kat02 on October 3, 2006 at 4:19 AM | link to this | reply