The web is a wonderful thing, connecting people around the world who never might have otherwise met. When I post a new blog it is interesting to see how the different countries "light up" on my blog map. Apparently this blog is being read by not only people in the US and Canada but also struggling writers (which is probably redundant phrasing) in India, China, Russia, Germany, France, England, Scotland, Brazil, Argentina, and South Africa. I am suitably impressed to say the least.
I have no way of knowing who you might be or what perverse pleasure you might get out of my masochistic musings, but I want to thank you for your continued interest in my struggles to understand this impulse that drives me to write. It is somehow reassuring to know that others may be as beset with what appear to be everlasting personal and professional doubts as I. Welcome, fellow sufferers.
For my own part, if nothing else, I hope that at least one of you is encouraged by the news that they are not alone in dealing with their writing demons. I hope that someone will someday find a bit of my advice that actually helps move their work forward or at least gives them encouragement to continue. The world needs stories, your stories, and failing to provide them would be a sin.
I will keep posting to this stream of consciousness as long as new devils beset me. I hope that some day I will experience a writer's epiphany that leads to the denouement of happiness and will be able to share that as well. Until then, I hope you continue to read and enjoy these posts.
By the way, it wouldn't hurt to comment now and then.
I have no way of knowing who you might be or what perverse pleasure you might get out of my masochistic musings, but I want to thank you for your continued interest in my struggles to understand this impulse that drives me to write. It is somehow reassuring to know that others may be as beset with what appear to be everlasting personal and professional doubts as I. Welcome, fellow sufferers.
For my own part, if nothing else, I hope that at least one of you is encouraged by the news that they are not alone in dealing with their writing demons. I hope that someone will someday find a bit of my advice that actually helps move their work forward or at least gives them encouragement to continue. The world needs stories, your stories, and failing to provide them would be a sin.
I will keep posting to this stream of consciousness as long as new devils beset me. I hope that some day I will experience a writer's epiphany that leads to the denouement of happiness and will be able to share that as well. Until then, I hope you continue to read and enjoy these posts.
By the way, it wouldn't hurt to comment now and then.
My mom turned me onto this blog and I have found it ... comforting .. funny, insightful, realistic. I struggle with the same demons and lack of faith and yet I still need to write and can't stop.. even when I halfheartedly try. So thankyou for the inspiration and the miserable company.. that is where the comfort comes in. Sincerely, Heatherm
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