The Insecurities Most Writers Have To Deal With.

As a writer what is the hardest thing to experience besides Writing, Editing, proofreading?. The hardest part for me right now is the fear of failing. My fears are elevated mostly when I enter into a writing contest and I lose and it is also tough when your emails get no reply. Oh! If only the refresh button had teeth. My thumbs would be no more.
I experience moments where I begin to question myself as a result of doubt "is writing really for me?" so frustrating most times that I once resolved to not enter into any writing contests. I console myself by letting out a sigh and saying "Those judges are way too myopic to see how awesome my writing is". Of course, I sure have to keep saying it until I fully believe it myself.

However, when I start writing, I am in control! I get to do whatever I like. I call the shots. My house, my rules my way. And very soon everyone will get to see how amazing I am. My days of belittling myself are underway to the past. It will not be easy but! It is possible.

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