Creative writing is a harrowing business, a terrifying commitment
to an absolute. This is it, the writer must say to himself, and I must
stand or fall upon what I have put down. The degree of self-exposure
is crucifying. And doubt is a constant companion. What if I am not as
good as I thought? is a question that always nags, and can cripple.
~ Walter Kerr
image from morguefile.com
Today I’m struggling to stand upon the words I’ve put down.
Begone, doubt!
Tracy Abell 
Yikes!
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Apologies for the scary skeleton, Barbara. This image seemed most fitting at the time.
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Nothing that rich milk chocolate, nature walks with friends, and/or a few yoga poses won’t cure. 🙂
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Not to make light of what you’re saying here, Tracy–I totally get where you’re coming from. I’m mayor of that town, in fact.
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Believe me, Melodye, I always, always know you’re on my side and get where I’m coming from. And thank you for this laugh: “I’m mayor of that town, in fact.”
HA!
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Oh Tracy same questions around here. But if we sit down with a cup oh hot chocolate I think you’ll see you’re awesome and I’m sure a writer that gives everything on every line.
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You are a good friend, Anabel. Thank you much for your kind words and support. I send the same back to you…
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I’ve heard people say that writing makes them feel naked–but stripped down to the skeleton? Wow, now that’s vulnerability!
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Naked, skeletal…what’s the diff?
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Aargh. I struggled with words that sounded like crap today. And there was no fixing them. But, well, tomorrow who knows? We might just end up snuggling up with that skeleton. 😉
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I’m late in replying, Lorraine, but I hope your crap words bloomed the following day. As for snuggling with that skeleton, I think I’ll pass. 🙂
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