tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post2430027453434460173..comments2024-02-12T15:15:51.364+02:00Comments on The Five Year Project: Others have said... Believe in yourself.Misha Gerrickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-31530962773280406472011-11-02T04:07:50.051+02:002011-11-02T04:07:50.051+02:00When self-doubt gets in the way,you must bring int...When self-doubt gets in the way,you must bring into play your love for what you do to help you overcome it. Don't forget about your spirituality either, it can be a powerful tool.anthony stemkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15666462157746049139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-25710096232378273202011-11-01T18:25:41.968+02:002011-11-01T18:25:41.968+02:00I doubt most of what I write, but write it anyway....I doubt most of what I write, but write it anyway. Remember the words, paraphrased, of Hemingway, in no particular order:<br /><br />H: All first drafts are s.t.<br /><br /> - EricEric W. Tranthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13842968931062056407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-6161506594439375992011-11-01T14:48:07.598+02:002011-11-01T14:48:07.598+02:00My self doubt had cricified my writing, I'll g...My self doubt had cricified my writing, I'll get back on it tonight.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02530886181437955643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-79875564012540759982011-10-31T22:12:57.319+02:002011-10-31T22:12:57.319+02:00Self-doubt. Oh, yes, I hear you on that. I treat i...Self-doubt. Oh, yes, I hear you on that. I treat it like a cold--lots of hot tea, an occasional tissue for the tears of self-doubt, and patience. Like a bad cold, self-doubt passes, especially if you realize it will and don't give into its temptation to quit.Connie Kellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10774616533630985219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-34138103744472118972011-10-31T21:32:33.335+02:002011-10-31T21:32:33.335+02:00Wonderful post, Misha. And perfect timing, too, si...Wonderful post, Misha. And perfect timing, too, since I'll be starting NaNoWriMo tomorrow!Laura S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13934230198562773803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-41660348788583489562011-10-31T19:58:01.871+02:002011-10-31T19:58:01.871+02:00Self-doubt can stop a person from accomplishing so...Self-doubt can stop a person from accomplishing so many things. Great post.Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14175778756449339363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-84055125930906086912011-10-31T18:55:45.167+02:002011-10-31T18:55:45.167+02:00Sylvia Plath is such a fantastic poet and is proba...Sylvia Plath is such a fantastic poet and is probably my favorite of all of them out there. I wish she hadn't killed herself. That just throws a spectre over every "advice" that she might have because I know that the woman needed some serious help.Michael Offutt, Phantom Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10557969104886174930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-52811412391363914682011-10-31T18:23:52.389+02:002011-10-31T18:23:52.389+02:00So great! I want to take those bullet points and p...So great! I want to take those bullet points and put them above my desk.<br /><br /><a href="http://fromsarahwithjoy.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Sarah Allen<br />(my creative writing blog)</a>Sarah Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01185278849400551014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-19203697095584885822011-10-31T17:09:06.031+02:002011-10-31T17:09:06.031+02:00Excellent place for the Plath quote.
Self doubt? ...Excellent place for the Plath quote.<br /><br />Self doubt? No, I don't think so. Or do I?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-16006195936932832922011-10-31T15:37:25.545+02:002011-10-31T15:37:25.545+02:00I fight self doubt all the time. And I don't a...I fight self doubt all the time. And I don't always win. I've set aside many works because I didn't think they were good enough. Then I'll pick one up after a year or so and give it a read and think "that isn't so bad." <br /><br />It's tough being crazy. :PPLuanne G. Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15762881276976395955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-12632820716963498002011-10-31T15:10:37.053+02:002011-10-31T15:10:37.053+02:00Passion trumps doubt all the time...and thank heav...Passion trumps doubt all the time...and thank heavens, because otherwise I couldn't write a word.Karen Baldwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01522178275164058849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-36328044845977060512011-10-31T15:05:17.624+02:002011-10-31T15:05:17.624+02:00Hi Misha
I wish I had pearls of wisdom to give, b...Hi Misha<br /><br />I wish I had pearls of wisdom to give, but alas, I have none. <br /><br />I was going to write a story based on my five year old nephew, Harry, called <b>Harry Snotter</b>. But, I fear I’m getting off the subject.<br /><br />Hope you’re well?<br /><br /><i><a href="http://pillowofthecommunity.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">WARNING: do <b>not</b> click here!</a></i>The Blogger Formerly Known Ashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04310345690134317710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-24736738972266875562011-10-31T14:51:55.443+02:002011-10-31T14:51:55.443+02:00You can fix what isn't written... wise, wise w...You can fix what isn't written... wise, wise words. This is a wonderful post, Misha!Bish Denhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13359927719391990534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-2910607401657180122011-10-31T14:37:12.158+02:002011-10-31T14:37:12.158+02:00Even after five books, I still get hit with self-d...Even after five books, I still get hit with self-doubt. <br /><br />But then I get a great review and realize someone still loves me. LOL.Maria Zanninihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01604862636922299273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-58454066721187525162011-10-31T13:37:03.725+02:002011-10-31T13:37:03.725+02:00I have awesome writing friends who cheer me out of...I have awesome writing friends who cheer me out of my self-doubts. The thing to remember is we all suffer from self-doubts at one point or another. Even the best selling novelists aren't immuned to it.Stinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11415189347501942340noreply@blogger.com