tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5084335004747861291.post5980236800871270721..comments2023-09-24T05:56:34.169-07:00Comments on The Write Soul: Where Have You Painted Your Bulls-Eye?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5084335004747861291.post-51275329031011988972010-01-14T12:06:07.875-08:002010-01-14T12:06:07.875-08:00Thanks so much, Linda! Your words mean a lot to me...Thanks so much, Linda! Your words mean a lot to me!<br /><br />I think you're right, a little doubt forces us to strive to be better. An overly confident writer might not even bother to spell-check! And I do remember distinctly reading a NYTimes Bestseller with a POV that switched six times in one paragraph. It was as if she was just phoning it in.<br /><br />Too much doubt, of course, weighs you down so you might not get past the first sentence!<br /><br />Which is why, I think, good writers do need bursts of motivation. Because the doubt (which really is necessary) does bubble up and we need to keep it in check.<br /><br />Thanks for bringing that up, Linda! You really gave me something to think about.<br /><br />--ChironChironhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03350218547511690377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5084335004747861291.post-70648302569910397262010-01-14T12:01:01.740-08:002010-01-14T12:01:01.740-08:00Miss Mae, you always make me chuckle! No wonder yo...Miss Mae, you always make me chuckle! No wonder your stories are so wonderful!<br /><br />Yup, it really seems no matter how far we come, there's always a trace of doubt. If not for that dose of Deliberate Optimism, we may not even (as you say) get out of bed in the morning.<br /><br />Thank goodness you do, and you write, and lucky readers like me get to read those incredible stories. <br /><br />*wink*<br /><br />Keep writing, my dear, and thanks for visiting!<br /><br />--ChironChironhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03350218547511690377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5084335004747861291.post-15393103876782678552010-01-14T11:58:18.207-08:002010-01-14T11:58:18.207-08:00Oh, Misty, you're welcome and THANK-YOU! What ...Oh, Misty, you're welcome and THANK-YOU! What a lovely thing to hear. *smile*<br /><br />Self-doubt seems to be the nature of the writing game, and in fact, for most creative artists. We take risks. We 'boldly go where no one has gone before', and the unknown is scary stuff. Particularly when it comes time to share work that stems from the most intimate portion of our soul. Yikes!<br /><br />Yet it's the authors who I think help so many people cope. People who need a laugh or a life lesson, people who need a diversion or some inspiration. All they need to do is reach out a hand and pick up a story written by brave souls like yourself. <br /><br />Write ON, Misty!<br /><br />Thanks always for stopping by...<br /><br />--ChironChironhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03350218547511690377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5084335004747861291.post-60977310689463021492010-01-14T11:53:13.788-08:002010-01-14T11:53:13.788-08:00Celia, it's always wonderful to see you! You&#...Celia, it's always wonderful to see you! You're welcome for the post. It's amazing, really, how many truly talented writers doubt themselves. Even those with dozens of bestsellers under their belt still struggle, worry, and wonder. <br /><br />Your writing never fails to take my breath away, my dear! <br /><br />--ChironChironhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03350218547511690377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5084335004747861291.post-13704783893553910292010-01-13T13:34:31.691-08:002010-01-13T13:34:31.691-08:00You are such an inspiration! I admire your ability...You are such an inspiration! I admire your ability to motive us with your every post. I doubt my writing often, usually just after I've submitted it. Sigh. But, I think some doubt is good for us, it helps us do better.Linda LaRoquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16672522522233696282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5084335004747861291.post-18451129020726998282010-01-13T05:11:18.555-08:002010-01-13T05:11:18.555-08:00I feel successful, and deeply grateful, for the co...I feel successful, and deeply grateful, for the contracts that have been offered me. They thrill me no end.<br /><br />Yet, like Celia says, more often than not I sit here, thinking, "Your writing is nothing but doggie-do." I tend to get easily discouraged when I envision the odor. LOL<br /><br />Yes, having confidence helps us all to even get out of bed in the mornings! Thanks, Chiron. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5084335004747861291.post-36970458621925871772010-01-12T14:35:59.627-08:002010-01-12T14:35:59.627-08:00Self-doubt shadows me like many others, Chiron. I ...Self-doubt shadows me like many others, Chiron. I do believe that keeping positive affirmations on repeat in my brain help lift my spirits and get me moving. I read your blog for constant motivation as well as listening to music and guided meditations that fill with me with happiness. That joy translates to confidence in what I do and how I live.<br /><br />You're a great researcher, teacher and cheerleader. Many of us look to you for support and guidance. Thank you for all you do!<br /><br />Misty<br />www.readmistyevans.com<br />www.twitter.com/readmistyevansMisty Evanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01234289226913401133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5084335004747861291.post-73444259868736570242010-01-12T13:19:56.147-08:002010-01-12T13:19:56.147-08:00CHIRON--I've so happy to see you! I actually r...CHIRON--I've so happy to see you! I actually remember Psycho-Cybernetics and the philosophy behind it. Boy, how many times a day do I feel like this? Even with books contracted (five), and a nice blog that's fairly successful, and a few articles and essays sold, I so often wake up feeling--well, ugly. Not me, but my work. Even though someone else thought it worthy of payment, I often later look at it and think, Gee, is this really any good? Always,always, I doubt myself. Thanks you, dear friend, for this enlightening, uplifting post! Have a great week--CeliaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272417114895975742noreply@blogger.com