Writing Unleashed with Laura M. Harkins

authorculture.blogspot.com Everyday I wake up I think I should find a 9-5 job.  One offering set hours, easy work and a steady paycheck, instead of writing.  Little thoughts start popping in my head: “Your writing stinks.”  “You can’t make people laugh.” “Nobody enjoys reading your work.”  “You’re wasting your time.”  “Few writers succeed.” These thoughts work hard to deter me from what makes me happy.  Feelings of loserdom overwhelm me because I haven't published or made any money.  That pesky issue of money again.  Education seems to be the answer.  Enrolling in a MFA program sounds magical, unfortunately, my education coffers are depleted.     Then, the self-doubting sneaks out of my head and into my writing.    Looking back over my blog posts, I noticed all the disparaging remarks I made about my work.  Ugh.  I’m so concerned about people reading my blog; it never occurred to me I stepped ...

I'm exhausted. Shoveling over a foot of snow drained all my energy.  This blog post is going to be short.     I just signed up for my first writing class .  It's a four week online course in February lead by  Author Craig Clevenger.  It looks like its going to be the kick in the pants I need.  I'm really excited and can't wait to get started. I also entered Nathan Bransford Paragraph Contest.  My entry is below.  I honestly have no idea if it's any good.   I'm not even sure if I'm any good at writing.  One thing I know: I'm tired of doubting myself.   Magpie Writes discussed the murdering of your inner editor on her blog today.  Right now, I'm giving mine a big F U!  Honestly, I may not always believe in my work, but I believe in myself.  I'm making positive steps in my writing life.  I just need to have the patience to wait and see where they take me.        That's it.  No...