A very timely post (for me)! I’ve had the same experience as Britt with my novels, and I’m not sure there’s a way to fight the tide other than to keep on keepin’ on.
On a cold fall day in Portland recently, my two lazy ass cats were cuddled down in the laundry on the bed. It was fresh out of the dryer…can you blame them?
I was rehearsing the ole “I’m failing as a writer” dramatic play in my head. It’s not my favorite. I’d rather be in a cheeky musical.
Anyway, as usual the cats seemed to be onto something—looking cute, while I was pacing and questioning my creative existence. They’re smarter than us silly humans, they get life.
Being the silly human that I am, I was pondering something that’s been assaulting my writerly mind…everybody’s putting out content.
THESE DAYS…EVERYBODY HAS AN ONLINE PRESENCE
Just this past week I saw two people I know come out with blogs—people I never would have thought of as “writers.” Don’t get me wrong, I’m happy for them. It’s awesome that they’re taking this leap…
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Sigh … it’s kind of like self-publishing is both a blessing and a curse. Such possibilities!!!! That are still so far out of reach.
Thanks a million for the reblog, Kevin! I appreciate the writing camaraderie. We’re all in this together!