How do you start writing? I’ve read books my entire life but the act of writing something creative or even academic is the scariest thing I’ve ever attempted to do. Why would any want to read anything I have to say? Is it interesting enough for people to keep reading?
At the same time, do I have anything to add to the millions of conversations already happening on the internet?
Self-doubt is a problem I have suffered with my whole life but I’m not the only one. In addition to the million of confident voices, there are also those of us that aren’t so confident.
Writing is a combination of craft and art. The ideas writers come up with are the art but how we learn to improve and craft our stories, poems or articles is a part of the craft. To improve my writing skills I have to not be afraid to put things on the page or webpage in this case.
I’ve enjoyed writing since high school but because of my self confidence issues I have never been able to show anyone that writing. Even in the academic setting I feel inadequate but somehow I’ve made it through almost to the end.
Academic writing and creative writing are very different but they have the same thing in common, voice. Once I find my voice and feel confidence in it all will be right with the world.
This blog is my journey through my self-doubt and insecurities to something better and hopefully somewhere in there I will find my academic and creative voice. Thanks for reading!
Love J
A Writer's Journey 