Tag Archives: confidence

Questions 3: Delivering Hope

Everyone has their own opinion on this subject.  Some think you don’t need to get positive energy from others.  Some think it’s essential.  You have another group in the middle.  So, let’s open up the floor: How important is hope … Continue reading

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7 Tips to Giving Artists Hope

People might be wondering how to give an artist hope.  Here are some suggestions: Actually interact with their art.  Read their books, listen to their music, look at their paintings, etc. Give compliments even if you also want to give … Continue reading

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Giving Hope To The Artist

I feel like one of the hardest parts of being any type of artist is retaining ones hope in getting noticed.  Yes, I know many are going to rush to the comments to say that isn’t the point of making … Continue reading

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Questions 3: Getting Back Into Writing

So, I’ve voiced my opinion about getting back into writing.  Today, I want to know what other people think about picking up the pen/pencil/laptop again.  I’m sure many authors have had to take a break and return, but I feel … Continue reading

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7 Tips to Returning to Writing

It isn’t easy getting back to any hobby.  Writing can be very tricky since skills can get rusty and confidence can falter pretty quickly.  So, what are some ways to return and not run away in shame? If you’re really … Continue reading

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Returning to Writing

Last year I finished editing and started writing a new book for the first time in about 2 years or so.  It was kind of nerve-wracking because I had a lot of imposter syndrome and other flavors of doubt.  Still, … Continue reading

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Did I Gain Confidence writing ‘Do I Need to Use a Dragon’?

I’ve stated before that writing Do I Need to Use a Dragon? was a challenge in a variety of ways.  One of them was my confidence.  I questioned if I had any right to release a book on writing when I’m an … Continue reading

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Never Be Intimidated By Other Authors

  I’m going to start this topic off with a story.  This is something that came to mind a lot while writing Do I Need to Use a Dragon? because it touches on confidence. I think it was around 2003 or 2004 … Continue reading

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‘This Advice is Gold’!

  While planning Do I Need to Use a Dragon?, I considered the different type of deliveries that advice can come in.  Specifically, the ways other people have tried to convince me to follow their writing advice.  I realized that there … Continue reading

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Music Inspired Post: Taking the Risk

‘Get Up’ by Shinedown actually started playing while I was writing Monday’s post.  I put it here since the topic it made me think of fit more as a finale.  Hope people have been enjoying this experiment. I think this … Continue reading

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