Writer’s Insecurities: How Self-Doubt Holds Me Back As A Writer
I have a bundle of thoughts to write about and various genres that I want to explore, but every time I plan to write, anxiety or apprehension of not being able to justify my work holds me back.
Today, I have planned to write about all the insecurities that I face before finally mustering up the courage to publish something. I believe that sharing them would help me overcome it in some way.
“True strength lies in understanding and accepting our weaknesses.”
Self-doubt:
I read somebody’s article that had this line, “Every writer is a reader”. The first step is always reading, every writer takes inspiration from others' work. I read hundreds of meticulously written articles every week, and each of them brings a unique perspective and essence to the art of writing. However, whenever I try to write something, I often find myself comparing my work with theirs, hindering me from writing anything at all.
Lack of Metaphors:
It’s said that being eloquent and articulate is one of the best traits that a writer could have. The art of writing is effectively communicating your point to…
