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Erin's avatar

i love writing, but sometimes it breaks my heart. I have wondered lately if I want to "give up," and try something different, but I've had this dream for so long, my mind cannot computer what "something different" means. I am sure I have aspirations beyond writing full-time, but I have no idea what they are. I have seen some success (though I am not a traditionally published author by any means) but that success is getting further in the rear view. And I think I've stayed too up to date on the publishing world. It sounds more disheartening every day, just like the "Real" world. Right now I am querying a proposal for something that sounds like it should be a "definitely" from agents who are looking for books in this category. But I am getting hit with "no." I know it is not personal, but I feel like I need a major breakthrough or I am going to collapse with nerves. I think if I could access the part of my brain that knows what my other desires are, and had something different to focus on, I'd be happy to take a break and "See other people." But having no idea what to do instead, I keep trucking on with the writitng... Now it's time to take the rest of my thoughts over to the journal lol because clearly I am feeling something. Thank you Heather!!!!!

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Romy Lara's avatar

The question about "Are you staying together just for the kids?" really made me stop and think (I'm not even married or have kids IRL but boy did it shake me hahaha). It prompted me to -you guessed it- write about and be honest with myself. My writing and my relationship with the craft has changed. I'm still thinking about what I was able to do when I was younger and had lots of time and less responsibilities, when I could devote hours upon hours and writing came easy. It's not like that anymore, but that doesn't mean I want to stop.

Lift the burden of expectations, hoping my writing comes like it used to. Writing is different because I'm different. We might need to go to marriage counseling but I'm willing to make it work.

Thanks for the post!! Have a nice day. ❤️

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