The push and pull of needing external validation vs writing for oneself -- I FEEL IT!!!
On those days when I wonder when I will ever sell my next manuscript and feel the joy of sharing my words with a reader, I hold onto the wonderful community of people the endeavor to publish has brough into my life. That gratitude and those people push me forward until I can achieve validation from a reader.
YES to community. I spent so many years struggling against the current on my own, as if that was some kind of badge of honor. But the truth is, opening up to others about my creative goals and finding like-minded creative people to support and be supported by, has changed everything, including my metrics for "success." So glad you have a community to cheer you on!
The push and pull of needing external validation vs writing for oneself -- I FEEL IT!!!
On those days when I wonder when I will ever sell my next manuscript and feel the joy of sharing my words with a reader, I hold onto the wonderful community of people the endeavor to publish has brough into my life. That gratitude and those people push me forward until I can achieve validation from a reader.
Thank you for sharing your essay -- it resonated!
YES to community. I spent so many years struggling against the current on my own, as if that was some kind of badge of honor. But the truth is, opening up to others about my creative goals and finding like-minded creative people to support and be supported by, has changed everything, including my metrics for "success." So glad you have a community to cheer you on!
Thank you for the encouragement, Allison! I promise to pass it on! So important and appreciated.
All we can do in this business is find ways to keep paying the good things forward. Thanks for being here!