It can be scary when you’re successful. There’s the fear of not being to replicate that success. I saw a TED talk with Elizabeth Gilbert. It’s one of my favorite videos. The video is about grabbing hold of that spark of creativity. In the beginning, she talks about the fear of being a “one-trick pony”.

Success is a real fear, but it shouldn’t define who we are. I’m a firm believer in letting your work speak for you. I have to remind myself that I’m writing for me first and everyone else second. That’s the way it should be. Being successful, no matter how we define it, is a by-product of what we love.

Wow, thank you! 🙂

Good for you! You should always go after your passion. If it makes you happy, hang on to it.

(It’s always nice to meet another homeschooler. Thanks for commenting!)

Indeed, don’t wait to grow up to become an author. You’re well on your way now. During my early twenties, I concluded that a living as an author was impossible and tried the conventional approach. I now view those years as time completely wasted. I recently quit “conventionalism” and have just started writing full-time, trusting that passion, diligence, and hard work will pay back more dividends than following the beaten path.

Thank you! 🙂 I’m glad you’re making your way in the writing world. (It can be a scary place, sometimes.)

So true!

He he, persistence I can do, patience I’m still working on. 😉

Aww, thank you. 🙂