Jen, this is so powerful! So many of us - writers and others - deal with feelings of shame. It is so helpful to know that we aren't the only ones. Thank you for writing about this and offering strategies to cope, like building a support system - so helpful!
Oh, Jen! You know this topic speaks straight to my writer's heart. And I'm blushing over here - you're too kind. I love that you're tackling this topic head on because dragging it out into the light is the only way we'll ever get to see it for what it really is (and move past it!). Your insight into my situation is pretty amazing. I hadn't ever thought about it that way, but - no surprise - you cut right to the core of the issue. Seriously, I feel like I've just been the recipient of a really powerful writer's therapy session! Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. I hope I can make Thursday's chat!
👏 Yay for writer's therapy! Maybe that's what I'll start calling them:) Better be careful about that though! 🤣 I'm so glad I dragged the gremlin into the light for you.
Jen,
Such an important piece. Thanks for writing about shame and writing. Insightful compelling, and helpful !
Glad it hit home. Hope it’s helpful for your novel writing process. ✍️
Loved this piece about shame and ownership.
I always say that you need your bad writing to get to your good writing.
Embrace the journey.
It's true, we need to do lots of bad writing to get to our good writing. So wise. 👏
Jen, this is so powerful! So many of us - writers and others - deal with feelings of shame. It is so helpful to know that we aren't the only ones. Thank you for writing about this and offering strategies to cope, like building a support system - so helpful!
Thanks Katie. I'm so happy (and proud) we're part of each others support system. 💜
Oh, Jen! You know this topic speaks straight to my writer's heart. And I'm blushing over here - you're too kind. I love that you're tackling this topic head on because dragging it out into the light is the only way we'll ever get to see it for what it really is (and move past it!). Your insight into my situation is pretty amazing. I hadn't ever thought about it that way, but - no surprise - you cut right to the core of the issue. Seriously, I feel like I've just been the recipient of a really powerful writer's therapy session! Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. I hope I can make Thursday's chat!
👏 Yay for writer's therapy! Maybe that's what I'll start calling them:) Better be careful about that though! 🤣 I'm so glad I dragged the gremlin into the light for you.
You really did, Jen. Very astute insight. And I love all the additional perspectives and tips you shared here. So much goodness packed into one post!
I'm blushing. Phew!