Fear most definitely is the mind-killer. There has probably been no better moniker assigned to this emotion. Fear has the power to cripple, maim, paralyze, and kill your writing and your career.
Tag: Kristen Lamb
Aug 27 2009
Growing Pains–Meet "Critique Jerk"
So you may think the jerk in your writing group serves no purpose, but he does. He is there to rub and rub and rub and rub on you….until you build a callous. Publishing is brutal, and the thicker our skin, the better the chances we survive and thrive.
Aug 12 2009
Critique–"If You Can't Stand the Heat, then Get Out of the Kitchen"
Do not take critique personally, but DO take it seriously.
Jul 29 2009
Warrior Writer: Business Plans & Stretchy Pants—One Size DOES NOT Fit All
What makes the Warrior Writer approach so radically different is that, when it comes to a business plan? To be good, it must be as unique as the individual. Personality has to be the primary consideration.
Jul 23 2009
Warrior Writer—Formula for Disaster Meets the Recipe for Success (Part II)
The writer’s contribution is more than valuable, it preserves and grows the human condition. Tyrants burn the books first for a reason.