Hey Jon, I think you are right, we have to be diligent to keep doubt at bay. I also think this is true for all writers, wherever we are at in our process. It is so powerful to articulate our doubts as a way to diffuse them and face them boldly. Thank you for sharing your experience, which helps us all become more in touch with our inner power to face doubt and keep it from getting in our way.

Adelaide, I think that is great advice! I love what you said about having an idea that is germinating coming to the surface. I think our work blossoms in it’s own time and often we are called to follow where the energy of the writing is taking us. The other projects will fall into place and come together in their own time as well.

Alison, thank you so much for your thoughts! Your kind words mean a lot to me. I can completely relate to your experience and love your ideas about how to combat those small cues. I think you are right–we must nip them in the bud, look inward with curiosity and gentleness to see what is being triggered and continue to write boldly.
xox

I have found that it helps me to pay close attention to the smallest cues that doubt or fear have been triggered and take reparation action immediately. I have also found that learning to increase my capacity for discomfort has also helped my keep going in the face of severe doubt.

Thanks for keeping on writing in the face of doubt. You have just proved what you believe, that sharing your unique voice can have a positive impact on the world!