I admit it. That’s where I am. A writer without words. It sucks. I hate it. I beat myself up over it. How can I call myself a writer if I don’t write? Why don’t I just do it? Where are the words? I can’t call this writer’s block. It’s not. It’s fear. Pure and… Continue reading A Writer Without Words
Tag: Fear
Neil Gaiman and a Year of Mistakes
So, I’m participating in a life coaching program called Creative Alchemy Passion Plan by Kathy Kawalec, who is, oddly enough, a dog trainer. She participates in open level sheepdog trials with her border collies. Today, one of the members of the group posted a quote attributed to Neil Gaiman. I found his original post here.… Continue reading Neil Gaiman and a Year of Mistakes
Confessions of a Wannabe
For as long as I can remember I’ve wanted to be a writer. For some periods of my life I actively pursued that dream. But, man oh man, fear is a dream killer of the highest order. But finally, FINALLY, at this point in my life, I’m learning to pursue the dream afraid. You’ve heard… Continue reading Confessions of a Wannabe
If I Knew I Could Not Fail
In working through a creative business planner and productivity workbook to try to get me on track for 2016, this question was in the first chapter: If I knew I could not fail, I would… The exercise is to then answer that question honestly. It’s a great exercise. I can see how it could free… Continue reading If I Knew I Could Not Fail
Colletts on the Move 