Ha! You have Imposter Syndrome, too! Come sit by me. I've named my Syndrome Mabel. I figure I'll make her a pet.
Oooh, that's a good plan. I think I'll name my Syndrome Edgar.
You have an agent (and a publisher, yes?).
Agent, no publisher.
Can't even shout, Can't even cry. The Gentlemen are coming by. Looking in windows, knocking on doors. They need to take seven, and they might take yours. Can't call to mom, can't say a word. You're gonna die screaming but you won't be heard.
Dream Girl ,'Bring On The Night'
The Great Write Way, Chapter Two: Twice upon a time...
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Atropa - Nov 05, 2006 2:41:08 pm PST #8650 of 10001
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.
Topic!Cindy - Nov 05, 2006 3:26:57 pm PST #8651 of 10001
What is even happening?
Okay, but that's her job. I'm sorry I mentioned it. In my head, your book is already sold. That's how good you are.
Volans - Nov 05, 2006 7:36:46 pm PST #8652 of 10001
move out and draw fire
It's like slathering on sunscreen to go outside for a walk and enjoy the day...my body doesn't have melanin, my soul has no confidence. So I apply both sunscreen and compliments generously so I can get through it.
See, this is a brilliant piece of writing right here.
Jilli, I don't know. I suspect, however, that the best writers (and even good writers) always question this, while the really crap writers always assume they are great.
Lee - Nov 06, 2006 5:52:08 am PST #8653 of 10001
The feeling you get when your brain finally lets your heart get in its pants.
Challenge #132 (things that go bump in the night) is now closed.
Challenge #133 is light bulbs.
Allyson - Nov 06, 2006 9:28:02 am PST #8654 of 10001
Wait, is this real-world child support, where the money goes to buy food for the kids, or MRA fantasyland child support where the women just buy Ferraris and cocaine? -Jessica
Just as an exercise in taking a break from self-doubt, it'd be interesting to read what other people really like about their own writing.
Amy - Nov 06, 2006 9:37:11 am PST #8655 of 10001
Because books.
Just as an exercise in taking a break from self-doubt, it'd be interesting to read what other people really like about their own writing.
I spent Saturday at an all-day workshop with Barbara Samuel, and she talked a lot about voice -- owning your own, discovering your own, etc. One of the things she emphasized was being able to own what you're good at.
And yet, I don't want to be the first one to do this, even though I love the idea. I don't know if that's a woman thing -- sounding "braggy" or too proud -- or if it circles right back to the Imposter Syndrome.
Allyson - Nov 06, 2006 10:05:56 am PST #8656 of 10001
Wait, is this real-world child support, where the money goes to buy food for the kids, or MRA fantasyland child support where the women just buy Ferraris and cocaine? -Jessica
Ok. I'll go. Thinking....
Allyson - Nov 06, 2006 10:12:21 am PST #8657 of 10001
Wait, is this real-world child support, where the money goes to buy food for the kids, or MRA fantasyland child support where the women just buy Ferraris and cocaine? -Jessica
While I'm thinking, I just got an email that my publication date has been pushed from Spring to August. I have no idea if that's a good or bad thing. And they're working on cover art.
I'm so nervous.
erikaj - Nov 06, 2006 10:14:26 am PST #8658 of 10001
Always Anti-fascist!
I know that my dialogue is always good. I've got an ear.
Amy - Nov 06, 2006 10:14:57 am PST #8659 of 10001
Because books.
Cover art is so much fun.
Being pushed from spring to August is probably no big deal. A lot goes into maintaining a pub schedule -- juggling all the authors and production deadlines and probable sales, etc. Not something for you to worry about.
I should really just go ahead and post what I like about my writing, but somehow when I'm asked that question I go blank. Even on Saturday, in the workshop, I was thinking, "Um, I use commas correctly...?"