tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post2349694350951791199..comments2024-03-18T16:37:30.718-04:00Comments on Insecure Writer's Support Group: Finding the Confidence to Write what You WantAlex J. Cavanaughhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-46659789246895776112014-11-21T16:31:12.321-05:002014-11-21T16:31:12.321-05:00Just getting back from my break and trying to catc...Just getting back from my break and trying to catch up on reading the posts made over the past few weeks.<br /><br />Your post on confidence hit the mark. It takes practice on all fronts to build and keep your writing confidence. Now having said that, I guess I better get cracking. I haven't done any of the things you suggest for three weeks. I'm feeling a crack on the old confidence.cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-59730221979335408572014-11-09T18:37:02.045-05:002014-11-09T18:37:02.045-05:00Awesome post! Some days I have more confidence tha...Awesome post! Some days I have more confidence than others, but I know I must just keep writing. Write, learn, and encourage others. The best ways to build confidence.Christine Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-34853929948522244072014-11-08T00:01:27.065-05:002014-11-08T00:01:27.065-05:00Excellent post Lynda! thank you xxExcellent post Lynda! thank you xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-15199095296418528792014-11-07T13:02:00.468-05:002014-11-07T13:02:00.468-05:00These are really helpful! It's so easy to forg...These are really helpful! It's so easy to forget about how good you are at writing or why you write in the first place with people bashing you and your work. This reminds me how to get that confidence back. Keep calm and blog on!Lux G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00557863683608790087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-89673045916601927352014-11-07T03:25:04.117-05:002014-11-07T03:25:04.117-05:00Helpful tips, Lynda. Shown in this way, it's a...Helpful tips, Lynda. Shown in this way, it's a good reminder--showing us that there are many avenues for gaining back confidence and getting back on track. Love it! SittieCateshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14521819279505376147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-45326082848731459512014-11-06T15:59:29.973-05:002014-11-06T15:59:29.973-05:00Confidence through sharing your work
You take ye...<b>Confidence through sharing your work</b> <br /><br />You take years building a tough exterior, a successful career in something other than writing... it takes courage to open up and make yourself vulnerable. It took a long time for me to really put my writing out there. I even struggled with using a fake name so I can still stay somewhat hidden, unknown, less vulnerable. I decided against it. <br /><br />Now, I'm out there, arms open, words bleeding out on the screen for the world to see. There is definitely a sense of confidence with that.Tanya Mirandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05993489244795453045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-34477349622264037942014-11-06T02:19:42.502-05:002014-11-06T02:19:42.502-05:00Gail, It does work that way, so I often wonder why...Gail, It does work that way, so I often wonder why I procrastinate so much ;)Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-5922163015340356112014-11-05T02:58:28.631-05:002014-11-05T02:58:28.631-05:00Lots of great ideas in your post. Thank you for sh...Lots of great ideas in your post. Thank you for sharing. Sometimes confidence comes from the writing itself. As I put words to paper and a story falls into place, my confidence grows exponentially. The more I write, the more confidence I gain. Talk about a win-win situation!Gail M Baugniet - Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11543343067963247963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-35749225066861656682014-11-04T23:34:19.816-05:002014-11-04T23:34:19.816-05:00Lynn, Yep, that's my go-to advice too. Because...Lynn, Yep, that's my go-to advice too. Because it works!<br /><br />Dolorah, exactly.<br /><br />Michelle, I'm with you on the 'thinking too much'. <br /><br />Medeia, seeing those improvements really does boost the confidence.<br /><br />Crystal, practice, practice, practice.<br /><br />Anna, thanks so much. That means a lot.<br /><br />Theresa, exactly. Twiddling our thumbs or simply wishing isn't going to get us anywhere.<br /><br />Cathrina, I think most of us are in the same boat.<br /><br />Jennifer, passion really is a strong driving force. Thanks.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-23057674080799892502014-11-04T22:31:41.559-05:002014-11-04T22:31:41.559-05:00I love all of these but especially "confidenc...I love all of these but especially "confidence through passion for your work". When I find a story I'm passionate about, or when I work long enough on a story to GET passionate about it, THAT'S when I gain confidence, momentum and word count!<br /><br />Great post!<br />JenAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10280329345834868273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-54349663108142285642014-11-04T19:11:52.506-05:002014-11-04T19:11:52.506-05:00Great Post!! I definitely need to build confidence...Great Post!! I definitely need to build confidence!!!Cathrina Constantinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16960849263181625782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-72117580370855014102014-11-04T16:12:28.975-05:002014-11-04T16:12:28.975-05:00Love this. Youre right--confidence basically means...Love this. Youre right--confidence basically means doing the work and reaching out to get better. We all start off new, and it's what we do about the art of writing that improves us. Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-21462139719145760742014-11-04T14:02:30.295-05:002014-11-04T14:02:30.295-05:00You really nailed this one. Everything you said wa...You really nailed this one. Everything you said was not only true to me, but deeply felt. :-)<br /><br /><a href="http://emaginette.wordpress.com" rel="nofollow"> Anna from Shout with Emaginette</a>emaginettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03324981140248692448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-56891279534874537712014-11-04T12:32:39.489-05:002014-11-04T12:32:39.489-05:00That's some stellar advice, and I agree 100%. ...That's some stellar advice, and I agree 100%. There's no better way to get good at something than doing it. Repeatedly. <br /><br /><a href="http://crystalcollier.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Unleashing the Dreamworld</a>Crystal Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912469552483168148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-31730865827797351252014-11-04T08:40:21.606-05:002014-11-04T08:40:21.606-05:00I first gained confidence by writing a lot and see...I first gained confidence by writing a lot and seeing improvements. Today I also have a wonderful support group. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-5789414184527668502014-11-04T08:39:06.876-05:002014-11-04T08:39:06.876-05:00I'm still a little shaky when it comes to aski...I'm still a little shaky when it comes to asking others to look at my work...so my no.#4 needs attention...<br />I also tend to think too much...Michelle Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750092836481599870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-68131859531413188782014-11-04T01:46:59.344-05:002014-11-04T01:46:59.344-05:00True, sometimes you just gotta sit down and do wha...True, sometimes you just gotta sit down and do whats in your heart.dolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-43273708108707135142014-11-04T00:23:11.426-05:002014-11-04T00:23:11.426-05:00I always tell people who are starting to write, an...I always tell people who are starting to write, and ask me for tips, to just write. Just keep on writing. Advise I now need to practice too! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-10858227529719713092014-11-03T21:04:18.244-05:002014-11-03T21:04:18.244-05:00Jemi, it's an ongoing process for me too. As l...Jemi, it's an ongoing process for me too. As long as we keep working at it, it's all good!<br /><br />Diane, well said! Public speaking is about being thoroughly prepared.<br /><br />Luanne, I have to agree with you on that one. Even the most successful authors go through a lack of confidence. I think it's part of being a creative person.<br /><br />Rachna, and, when we do that, our confidence builds before we realise it. <br /><br />Pat, thick skin helps heaps.<br /><br />Alex, ha, good point. And so true. I think way too much!<br /><br />T Powell Coltrin, and that's why sharing it, finding your audience, is so important.<br /><br />Susan, I don't think those worries ever truly go away.<br /><br />Fundy, you have to find what works for you, but when I have heaps of ideas vying for attention, I just them down in an idea book so I can come to them later. That way it gives me the freedom to focus on my current project.<br /><br />Hilary, reading out loud is another great point. And that technique certainly does pick up those hidden faults.<br /><br />Dean, I had a chuckle at your analogy. <br /><br />Suze, exactly. We aren't so unique and unusual that we won't be able to find an audience who also likes to read what you write.<br /><br />Sheena-kay, well said! All effective.<br /><br />Janie, I hope you find that confidence. Truth might be scary, but it has a way of resonating with readers.<br /><br />Joy, three doable things that can really bolster that confidence.<br /><br />Chrys, staying true to yourself is a great way of finding confidence.<br /><br />Lexa, wow, I'm thrilled to hear of your returned passion. Sometimes it's good to let some projects go so others can breathe new life.<br /><br /> <br /><br /><br />Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-90815761695076329802014-11-03T20:24:17.811-05:002014-11-03T20:24:17.811-05:00Yes, yes, yes. This post is perfect in all respect...Yes, yes, yes. This post is perfect in all respects and #3 really speaks to me. Mea culpa on that one, but I've kicked that ms to the curb (along with other things in my life) and am starting anew, hoping the passion doesn't flag.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735576044552810103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-32774830572489043862014-11-03T18:45:46.942-05:002014-11-03T18:45:46.942-05:00I love this! All of these are great ways to gain c...I love this! All of these are great ways to gain confidence. I find confidence by staying true to myself and my stories.Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-5571081226329665882014-11-03T17:20:06.149-05:002014-11-03T17:20:06.149-05:00Hey, Lynda,
These are all solid ways to gain conf...Hey, Lynda, <br />These are all solid ways to gain confidence. Practice makes perfect and so does learning our craft and having a supportive network of fellow writers.J.L. Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05666634455836834179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-37075677373700480172014-11-03T15:39:08.599-05:002014-11-03T15:39:08.599-05:00My confidence lies in knowing that I can help othe...My confidence lies in knowing that I can help other people with their writing. I don't have much confidence in my writing. If I write the truth . . . I don't know what might happen.<br /><br />Love,<br />JanieJanie Junebughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10573607241326291404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-48001562699690118982014-11-03T13:40:54.871-05:002014-11-03T13:40:54.871-05:00By not giving up, giving procrastination a kick in...By not giving up, giving procrastination a kick in the butt and keeping in touch with the writing/blogging community.Sheena-kay Grahamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17712661419116636671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-31359852932778727042014-11-03T13:15:17.259-05:002014-11-03T13:15:17.259-05:00I think writing what you want to read is key ...I think writing what you want to read is key ...Suzehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07908805179119217608noreply@blogger.com