I Think I've Persevered

[queenoftheskies]

Yesterday and today were a little difficult as far as writing goes. Just from the perspective that I was tired and didn't feel well, I think.

But, once those doubts creep in, they're often difficult to fight. Coupled with the fact that I have the "winding up the novel" anxiety creeping back in, I think that's why I'm fighting doubts.

But, still positive. Trying not to judge. That's hard sometimes.

And, still writing. That's the important thing.

And, today, I think I took a step up a level in my writing. Maybe I'll explore that more tomorrow if I have more live brain cells. :)

I still have to shower and get to bed and it's already after 9:00. That 6:00 starting time is staring me in the face. I've got to try to be more diligent about getting sleep or I'll never feel better.


Ancient Secrets 1,752 words today

130,572 total words to date

130,572 / 140,000 (93.0%)

And, my julnawrimo count for the day:

14,482 / 50,000 (28.0%)

Comments

[java-fiend.livejournal.com]

It's easy to let doubts and insecurities creep in when we're not running at 100%. It weakens our mental/emotional immune system.

But I think it's fantastic that you're powering through it, not letting it slow you down and are choosing to remain positive. That says a lot...

Keep it up, Miss J.

[queenoftheskies.livejournal.com]

It really is easy to let those doubts in. What I'm trying to do is admit to myself that it's OKAY to have those doubts.

Doubts are different from hating what I write and being totally down on myself and my abilitites as a writer.

I admit to myself that doubts are quite possibly caused by not enough sleep, not feeling well, even having a crappy day.

Sometimes, I end up discovering that I really LIKE what I wrote when I felt like that, when I read back over it later.

Not always, but I do think it's always better to have words there. They can always be fixed later.

So, how's YOUR writing going?

[java-fiend.livejournal.com]

It really is easy to let those doubts in. What I'm trying to do is admit to myself that it's OKAY to have those doubts.

And that is a *great* step for you, Miss J. It really is.

admit to myself that doubts are quite possibly caused by not enough sleep, not feeling well, even having a crappy day.

Well, when we're not in a good place physically, it can have a profound effect on us emotionally and psychologically. That's my opinion anyway. But I think that they're all tied in together.