Building Your Confidence as a Writer
Whether it was learning how to bike in early years, or beginning writing as a career in the later, I was always nervous.
When I first started freelancing, I hid my writing under covers. Except for my family and few close friends, no one knew. Yes, there were apprehensions of rejection, nightmares of people jeering and websites rejecting my work.
Talking to myself in the wee hours of morning, I asked, "Why I am writing?" Yes, for myself and for my immense passion for the craft. However, was writing fun without any readers?
"What if they don't like my writing?" I asked my husband.
"You do your best. Leave it on your readers to decide. If they like you, they'll come back to you."
That statement hit home!
I sat and analyzed.
An avid reader, not necessarily, I liked the bestseller on the list. After all, we all are different individuals with different tastes and different perceptions. If one seeks simplicity in writing, other doesn't. If one is enamored by science fiction, romance beckons the other.
Did I like what I write? I questioned. Yes.
Do I put in my best? Yes.
Am I ready to work hard? Yes.
Am I sincere to my skills? Yes.
"Go for it girl...!" I cheered and gave myself a pat in the back.
Published by Reena Das - Featured Contributor in Lifestyle
Reena Das is a professional freelance writer providing well-researched content to several online publications like Yahoo!, Suite101, eHow, Trails, Travels and USA Today. She is also one of the top 1000 Cont... View profile
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9 Comments
Post a Commentha….interesting. Nicely written.
Yes, Go For It! You're an exceptional writer... :o)
Great write up.
Great attitude and way of looking at life.Wonder full.
BRAVO :) You're the best. Great attitude and way of looking at life. We all have doubts, but we can't let them stop us or we would never see the possibilities. I love your work and am so glad you are expressing yourself with the written word as you are. Follow your passion and it will not let you down. You go girl. :)
I'm so glad you decided to go for it. You are a very talented writer.
And we like what you write, too, Reena. Your perspective is always fresh, lively and giving. You are one of my "favorites" to read on the world-wide web.
Have belief in yourself and nothing will be unsurmountable.
I am very proud of you, having seen you come a long way...
You got that right girl!