What Are You Afraid Of ?

This week I talked with some people about the field of writing. Two people of the people I spoke with write poetry. When I asked what they're doing with it, they replied, "Oh I have a folder full of poems..." That's all they said. As writer and editor, my first inclination is always to sell my services to them. But how many of you know that you can't sell a person who doesn't want to be sold?

For this reason, my question to you is not about purchasing a service for your writing. However, my questions are, "What are you doing with the poems, articles, or book you have written?" "Do you have it tucked away in your folder or dresser drawers?" "If so, what are you afraid of?"

Maybe it's the fear of rejection. Or maybe the fear of not finishing. Could it be the fear of having real success?

Whatever your fear, I plead with you to let it go and take the next step. Your next step may be to send your writing to an editor. Or it may be for you to educate yourself on writing through a book or through a class. Maybe you need another writer friend to read your information and critique it.

I know you can do it. Once you take this step, you'll be open to going a little further, and then you'll take the next step. Your fears will diminish as you keep stepping. You can do it because if you don't overcome your fears and get your writing out there, no one else will.

Sincerely,

The Resource Writer