I have discovered some parallels between one of my hobbies (beading) and writing.
They are actually quite humorous to me. Right now, in regards to this hobby and being involved in Bead Artist Trading Cards, I feel ... paranoid/full of self-doubt and convinced I'm doing it wrong.
I feel the same way when I write (and then read at the writers' group) something racy or very different from anything else I've written. Especially when said writing is a pending novel.
Since this is just a sort of growing pains, if I'm going to get over it, I have to work through it. I know this, but it doesn't make it any easier. I don't know why/how the parallels between the two occurred to me today, but seeing as it is (at least) marginally writing-related, I thought I would share it.
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4 comments:
LOL, funny, Jen and I didn't laugh out loud. For us writers there are lots of things that are writing related if we look at it closely enough.
Just today while cooking I thought about the similarities.
Bless.
Jen, I was going to make some compassionate encouraging words of wisdom, but instead I'm going to tell you what you need (my opinion of course..lol). What you need is reassurance that what you are doing is worthwhile. Sure, I could say Jen, you know damn well that jewelry I saw on your website is beautiful and you may smile and that may help, but do you know what you really need? Same goes for writing. SALES. I'm serious...you can tell me my work is good and all that and that is great to have positive feedback but what's really going to make you stand up and declare "by George, I might know what I'm doing after all" is to have someone buy your work for MOOLAH. I'm telling you, hon, money talks. If someone were to buy my books, I mean BUY as in an ADVANCE, you don't think I wouldn't think I'm doing SOMETHING right??? Jeez Louise, I would think I was something, I'll tell you that. Hey, I just had a wild idea. My paypal adds up now and then...do you have the paypal cart on your site? It would make it so easy for me to buy anyway. Anyway, this is turning into a book. Maybe some rich editor will come along and pay me for this rambling of my mouth. I would REALLY think I was something then...oh well...back to working on my website. *smile*
Jen, btw, it's you who does the beadwork, right? I'm old and blonde.
I forgot to bookmark this blog, so I forgot to check back for comments. lol.
Oops.
Jess, you can laugh out loud. Won't hurt my feelings one bit. :)
Dot, yup, that's me with the beading & stuff. No, I don't have PayPal. I don't have a checking account for them to hook on to. But you're right about money talks. :) I'm finishing up an essay right now to send in to NPR for their "THis I Believe" segments. It pays $200 for 500 words.
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