tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519192107774807999.post4988678358260048467..comments2023-05-05T04:30:12.944-06:00Comments on Think Dream Inspire: Insecure Writers Support GroupSharihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05184772057308479564noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519192107774807999.post-32806272914900642652011-09-16T20:40:11.256-06:002011-09-16T20:40:11.256-06:00I have so many. I feel like I'm just not as GO...I have so many. I feel like I'm just not as GOOD as everyone else. :-\Jessica Lovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382996481558671385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519192107774807999.post-61031503359110828882011-09-10T08:40:12.890-06:002011-09-10T08:40:12.890-06:00Hi,I'm a new blogger. I was just popping aroun...Hi,I'm a new blogger. I was just popping around some blogs and found your blog. I really like it. Thanks for your post, I can relate to it.Michelle Rueckerthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08528427322423725251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519192107774807999.post-84712711273736203012011-09-09T23:07:08.732-06:002011-09-09T23:07:08.732-06:00Nope! You absolutely shouldn't! All of it is w...Nope! You absolutely shouldn't! All of it is writing, and all of it is moving you forward. GREAT post, Shari!ali crosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13023009704454279645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519192107774807999.post-59057190901824501882011-09-08T18:06:05.541-06:002011-09-08T18:06:05.541-06:00As long as you do a little something every day, th...As long as you do a little something every day, then you are moving toward your goal.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519192107774807999.post-35244023363219534402011-09-08T16:53:10.823-06:002011-09-08T16:53:10.823-06:00I feel your pain. I go back and forth between beat...I feel your pain. I go back and forth between beating myself up over the same sorts of things and thinking I'm doing the best I can. Ugh. <br /><br />I'd say my biggest insecurity is putting myself "out there". As in, social media, etc.CherylAnne Hamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02324135447961686703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519192107774807999.post-60802470969774045942011-09-08T08:29:30.745-06:002011-09-08T08:29:30.745-06:00Too many! Sad but true. =)Too many! Sad but true. =)Carolyn Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03780443388339294502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519192107774807999.post-51305385950094178582011-09-08T07:05:09.568-06:002011-09-08T07:05:09.568-06:00This is by no means a universal rule, but the only...This is by no means a universal rule, but the only writers I've ever met that act as though they are 100% confident in their writing, well, their writing didn't appeal to me.<br /><br />The ones that are a nervous wreck always seem to amaze me. So I guess insecurity isn't so bad :)<br /><br />(Also, you've been tagged! http://wosushi.wordpress.com/2011/09/08/tag-youre-it-write-campaign/)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519192107774807999.post-76684300330513582142011-09-07T21:46:09.946-06:002011-09-07T21:46:09.946-06:00I can really relate. I'm pretty hard on myself...I can really relate. I'm pretty hard on myself. It is such a solitary endeavor. Thanks for the inspiration.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02953440041536434213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519192107774807999.post-46913638290036482682011-09-07T21:17:56.311-06:002011-09-07T21:17:56.311-06:00I hear you! I am totally insecure about my writing...I hear you! I am totally insecure about my writing. But you totally inspire.i'm erin.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13729541389129887477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519192107774807999.post-32038467754593702762011-09-07T20:18:51.552-06:002011-09-07T20:18:51.552-06:00I definitely have insecurities and guilt, both whe...I definitely have insecurities and guilt, both when it comes to neglecting my writing and neglecting my familial duties to write. The blogging community helps :)Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14121018905141253640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519192107774807999.post-48997178384874183692011-09-07T15:40:53.877-06:002011-09-07T15:40:53.877-06:00This took me a year to learn. I seriously thought ...This took me a year to learn. I seriously thought I had to write EVERY SINGLE DAY. Then I had a friend tell me that all the other stuff I do (research, blogging, etc.) WAS WRITING. Just thinking about your story counts.Elana Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05877856005992028912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519192107774807999.post-69015050314683881862011-09-07T15:14:33.284-06:002011-09-07T15:14:33.284-06:00Even if there are days you don't do anything, ...Even if there are days you don't do anything, that's all right!<br />And thanks. I'm blushing.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519192107774807999.post-55430613689682055572011-09-07T15:01:11.738-06:002011-09-07T15:01:11.738-06:00Alex is awesome. Yup, I have those days ... where ...Alex is awesome. Yup, I have those days ... where I feel like I'm spinning my wheels. I remind myself it isn't a race. It's about me and what I'm doing. Nothing else. :)M Paxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096697282530998519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519192107774807999.post-75661072112737352522011-09-07T14:21:04.892-06:002011-09-07T14:21:04.892-06:00I find that one of my biggest problems lately is n...I find that one of my biggest problems lately is not having enough time to write. It's very frustrating and if I'm not careful could be used as an excuse. I think all we can do is try our best and give our selfs a break once in awhile. Great blog.Jessica Salyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00227752359369023249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519192107774807999.post-29041822656161206242011-09-07T12:12:51.557-06:002011-09-07T12:12:51.557-06:00Definitely! I try to block out those "doubts&...Definitely! I try to block out those "doubts" and focus on positives--like you just did. It's all about attitude. :-)Shannon O'Donnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17299313309059235876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519192107774807999.post-85344307515586126082011-09-07T12:01:34.163-06:002011-09-07T12:01:34.163-06:00As long as you are moving forward, and not letting...As long as you are moving forward, and not letting your insecurities keep you from actually just doing it (aka writing), then it definitely counts. I think we all have insecurities, i know I sure do. Ugh. What a neat group!Sara B. Larsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14213313028658810705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519192107774807999.post-27171720459534971772011-09-07T11:20:08.596-06:002011-09-07T11:20:08.596-06:00I am an insanely goal-oriented person. It's a...I am an insanely goal-oriented person. It's a gift and a curse. So I'm happiest when I use every minute of the very limited minutes I have to write. Research, editing, and outlining absolutely count for me.Tonjahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08652479946102909276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519192107774807999.post-49459750299085131302011-09-07T10:54:05.921-06:002011-09-07T10:54:05.921-06:00Interesting new group. I've been enjoying read...Interesting new group. I've been enjoying reading through the various posts so much,I just may join. I think you make a good point. Writing can be tough. It's very important to stay focused on the positive and just plow on, even if it's just a little bit of progress at a time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com