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.

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.

Ok. I'll go. Thinking....

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.

I know that my dialogue is always good. I've got an ear.

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...?"

I think I can turn a phrase like no one's business.

I'm good at deep POV, whether in third or first person.

We're all very pretty, but we're not so effusive when it comes to ourselves, are we? I can think of a lot of good things to say about both erika and Allyson's writing, though.

I try to be honest, every time.

I have a gigantic voice, I'm told, and I will accept that wholeheartedly.