FAITH, NOT FEAR. This is my new motto. For too long I’ve allowed my own lack of confidence in my writing abilities to hold me back. Fear, and I will call it by its name, has caused me to miss opportunities and drop a lot of balls. Maybe I would be published by now if I had not allowed fear to rule my decision making.
At the 2013 RWA ® National Conference in Atlanta, Cathy Maxwell shared a story about a young artist who never signed his paintings because he didn’t think they were good enough. This spoke to me. How many times have I hesitated to submit my work because I doubted myself? How many times did I fail to follow up on a ‘good’ rejection letter or a call for submissions because I was afraid to fail? No more.
It’s time to be fearless, to put myself out there, confident that I am a good writer and that my work is good enough. I’m taking chances without fear. Rejection will not stop me. I will continue to submit, revise, and repeat until my dream comes true. What about you?
Now Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. – Hebrews 11:1
So glad you’ve decided to be fearless! Cheering you on!
Thanks, Charlee! I appreciate the cheers. =)
Jan
Good choice! There’s a point where you have to take the leap. Over & over again until you learn to fly!
Thanks, Beth. You all inspire me. Only other writers understand.
Jan
What an inspiring post! You will definitely succeed with this fearless attitude.
Thanks, Leigh. I am determined.
Thanks for that pep talk. A lot of us need to get rid of fear. I know you are a good writer. Keeping fingers crossed for you to sell soon!
Dee
Good for you! I’m so glad, because I love your writing. Fear paralyzes me, too. When I sit down at the keyboard, I actually tell it out loud to go away. It works, though it never seems to work with the cat sitting on my keyboard.
Jan, I understand fear is the opposite of faith (or trust) so this is so true. So keep the faith and Write On! Excellent post.
Great post, Jan. I battle the fear monster too. Keep up the fearless attitude. We are all here cheering you on.
Jan,
Your words are so true. Thanks for your inspiration. I know this is going to be your year!
So true, Jan. You’re not alone in this struggle with fear. Power on!
Thanks everyone for the supportive comments. We have to be there for each other on this journey and I appreciate you all so much.
You greatest fear will hold back your greatest desire. We only have one shot at life and being fearless is the way to go! Very inspiring and a great attitude to have. You got this!!
Trying to keep the positive attitude, Thanks for the support, Jenna.