Do you feel imposter syndrome?
Some people express the feeling they're not really writers and are just faking it. They fear readers won't like what they write. If they receive recognition, they may think they don’t deserve it. This can cause anxiety and rob you of any pleasure or feeling of accompaniment.
Here is the truth.
If you've completed a manuscript, whether it's been published or not, you’re not an imposter. Your a writer because you've done what writers do and achieved something many others never have or never will. Bask in that accomplishment.
If you've received a rejections from literary agents, editors or publishers, you're not an imposter. Rejection is a way of life for authors. Some best selling books have had over 100 rejections before they were published by someone. Agent and publishers carry their own prejudices and tastes. A rejection is about the work, not you as a person.
If some people criticize your story, you're not an imposter. Don’t worry about how people receive your work. There will be those who love it and those who condemn it. Write for yourself. The only obligation you have is to be honest and respect the people and places you write about, even yourself.
I've received 1 star reviews with nasty comments and 5 star reviews exalting my work. The best feeling is to have someone at a personal appearance say they enjoyed one of my books. Even if that was the only person who did, it was all worth while because we made contact through the book. If you have faith in yourself and your book, you'll have no regrets.
The surest way not to have your book published and read is to give.
Here is the truth.
If you've completed a manuscript, whether it's been published or not, you’re not an imposter. Your a writer because you've done what writers do and achieved something many others never have or never will. Bask in that accomplishment.
If you've received a rejections from literary agents, editors or publishers, you're not an imposter. Rejection is a way of life for authors. Some best selling books have had over 100 rejections before they were published by someone. Agent and publishers carry their own prejudices and tastes. A rejection is about the work, not you as a person.
If some people criticize your story, you're not an imposter. Don’t worry about how people receive your work. There will be those who love it and those who condemn it. Write for yourself. The only obligation you have is to be honest and respect the people and places you write about, even yourself.
I've received 1 star reviews with nasty comments and 5 star reviews exalting my work. The best feeling is to have someone at a personal appearance say they enjoyed one of my books. Even if that was the only person who did, it was all worth while because we made contact through the book. If you have faith in yourself and your book, you'll have no regrets.
The surest way not to have your book published and read is to give.
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