What is the hardest part about writing? Not the actual writing.
That’s easy. I love to write
about my characters to see what wonderful adventures they get themselves
into. I have done that since I was a
kid.
The hard part comes in when I have to create the stories the
rest of the planet wants to read. I
dread the editing part, but if I want to be published, it has to be done. Writing
is no longer fun and becomes work. Imagine
that, huh? My characters start to annoy
and pester me to the point I want to murder my entire ensemble just to be done
with the process.
During editing, the doubts and fears emerge. “This story stinks.” “No one would read this ridiculous story.” If you are able to chase away those demons
(good for you), hopefully you have a piece of work you can share with critique
partners and submit to contests. Then
it gets even uglier when your fellow writers come back with feedback you would
rather not hear. For the most part, the
feedback is helpful and makes your story even better.
What is your hardest part of writing?
3 comments:
Melissa, I'm always surprised by how what's easy for one writer is hard for another. I love that writing comes easily for you. I once had a critique partner who was just like that. Her excitement and joy were infectious.
I always thought there was something wrong with me because I struggle to get words on the page. For me, the fun part is trying to fix the words once they actually land on the page. That and research. Love to research.
Btw, your enthusiasm is infectious, too. I always feel better after I've been around you.
Aw, thanks Penny. I needed that encouragement. ;0)
I love research too.
Doubt and fear are ruthless enemies. They rarely stay beaten down long but I've found the best weapon against them is the belief in my characters--in their story. I too write to see what my characters will get into, how they will survive. So push past the doubt and fear, Melissa. From what I have read of your writing you have great characters which you don't just believe in but about whom you are enthusiastic. So just write.
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