The first Wednesday of the month means Insecure Writers Support Group. If you aren't familiar with the group, find out more HERE, including the link to sign up. And also, HUGE thank yous to Alex J. Cavanaugh for starting the group, and his co-hosts this month, Chemist Ken, SL Hennessy, Michelle Wallace, and Joylene Nowell Butler! We really appreciate what you are doing to keep this group going strong!I had actually written a whole different post a few days. ago. I was feeling especially low, like want to crawl under the covers and cry low. Very disconnected from people, and really unmotivated. But, I ended up having some nice talks with people, reading some great posts (including this one by Theresa Paolo) about the ups and downs of being a writer, and well, I feel better now!
Going out and reading peoples' posts always picks me up. It's so comforting to know everyone feels like that sometimes. We all have moments when we doubt ourselves. And it's a lot easier to say, 'hey, but that's crazy! You rock!' when it's someone else! Seeing that people whom I admire and whom I think are crazy talented doubt themselves, too, helped me realize it really is just part of the process.
So if you're feeling down, remember that you are not alone! And this too shall pass.
I'm glad you're feeling better, Rachel. You've accomplished so much already. I bet you'll have many more accomplishments.
ReplyDeleteAww Rachel, I'm so glad you're feeling better. I've been feeling a little low too, but I think it has to do more with exhaustion from moving and getting the kids started at school than writing.
ReplyDeleteI know-it's amazing what a rollercoaster ride this whole writing/publishing thing is-isn't it? One day you're feeling great, the next like you're wasting your time.
ReplyDeleteI always know on those days where I'm so happy w/my writing(nailed a tough scene, figured out a plot problem) that I'm going to pay for it soon, lol! But like you said, it passes, thank God!
ReplyDeleteGlad you're feeling better. It hits us all at one stage or another. It's good to be out the other side, isn't it?
ReplyDelete*huggles* I'm glad you're feeling better now!
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry you were feeling down, but I'm glad that you're feeling better; making connections with other people like you did always helps. Even though I'm mostly a loner, it does help to read other people's posts and have talks with good friends; it helps me get other perspectives on what I'm going through.
ReplyDeleteGlad you feel better about yourself. That's why the group is so important - because we can get out and read other posts and be encouraged.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Rachel. I think today I am you a few days ago. It will pass. It will pass. I'll keep saying it... :)
ReplyDeleteAh, remembering that we're not alone is the hardest part! That's why the blogging community is so great! I am glad you are feeling better! <3
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you are feeling better. I know that every now and then I sort of wish I could put the rest of the world in a box and go play Halo.
ReplyDeleteIt's so true. You aren't alone on this crazy journey, and isn't it nice to know the rest of us are out here, ready to offer a kind word and remind you? (I take others up on that need regularly.)
ReplyDeleteTogether we can face anything. Glad you're felling better Rachel.
ReplyDeleteThank God the blues don't stick around forever, right? They stink. Glad you were re-inspired. Happy writing!
ReplyDeleteGlad you are feeling more positive. You are right though we all go through times when we feel like that. Lots of supportive people in blogland though thank goodness for them all.
ReplyDeleteBig hugs, Rachel! Glad you're feeling better. :)
ReplyDeleteso happy youre on the upswing again! its all full of dips and peaks, isnt it!
ReplyDeletewe need our friends & support network. love this community!
I'm glad your sad post turned happy. Good for you. :)
ReplyDeleteGreat post. Good tips and advice.
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Great advice and so true. It sucks to get a rejection, for example, but hitting "send" on the query is such a rush. It's roller-coaster ride for sure. That's what's great about IWSG.
ReplyDeleteGreat advice! Yes, it is nice to know we all have a spin on this roller coaster of doubt-no one is immune! But there are also great hi-fives at the top! Hang in there ;D YOU know you aren't alone!
ReplyDeleteThank you! That works as a pick me up for me too. It's tough dealing with doubt, but knowing that others deal with it too and overcome really helps!
ReplyDeleteMoods can go in waves, when I feel on one of the lows, I just ride it out because I know it'll come good and I'll ride the high wave soon. Sometimes I even enjoy my time sulking under the doona :)
ReplyDeleteWhat did people do before they had their blogging buddies? You can always find someone who's in the same situation as you.
ReplyDelete*hugs* And that's very true. We're not alone. :)
ReplyDeleteI'm with Suzi. What did we do before we could be connected through this computer screen??
ReplyDeleteI've been feeling really low lately, too. Glad to hear you finally managed to feel better!
ReplyDeleteAw Rach! I'm so sorry you were feeling low! Does it help to know that your my hero? You are such an awesome person, such a caring, giving friend, I am blessed to have gotten to know you. Being a writer can be such a solitary thing sometimes it is good to know you are not alone, and get together with some writer friends for a good long chat.
ReplyDeleteWise words in your last lines. Glad you're not feeling quite so low anymore.
ReplyDeleteWell said! We're all in this together. :)
ReplyDeleteI hate those moments of self doubt.
ReplyDeleteHate them -
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But you're right - we are not alone in this. It happens to all of us and I love when I get that boost I need :)
I am so sorry you were down and out. You always have such lovely things to say! Feel better soon!
ReplyDeleteI'm feeling ya!! When I disconnected a bit this summer to deal with the family...I totally started to have the same kind of low feeling. Staying connected as a writer is a must; at least for me!
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