Writer Diaries

One silly dream that turned into a full sprung story idea. That is what happened to me a few months ago. I was sleeping and this idea just came to me as clear as the bright sunny sky. From then I began doing something I have never done when writing a story. I told myself no matter the outcome of the story, I was going to finish this idea. I am going to finish this idea because I have never finished an idea before. I wrote a children’s book, paid for the illustrations but I have not published. I want to complete this new idea because for some reason this just feels right. So I guess this idea is something more than an idea to me now that I’ve begun my research. I am discovering parts of this story, the character’s and the location as if I am uncovering a mystery. All of the elements seem to be fitting perfectly in place as if I have written this before. I do struggle with the writing process, and writing what comes to me. I worry that I am not writing enough or what I am writing is too cliche’. I know that is just imposter syndrome eating away at this idea trying to force me to quit. I refuse! I wrote today for the first time in weeks after the passing of my sweet Sadie. ( My best friend and dog companion.) Today I felt the need to start the story regardless if I have all of my research done or not. To just start the dang thing already and see where it takes me! I had fun too, which was a first in a very long amount of time. Writing today helped me se what parts of my research I need to dive more in depth with and what parts of my characters need more information. I think I can do this thing. I can actually write this book. The only thing that is holding me back is…me.

Do you suffer from Imposter Syndrome? If you do let me know!

Love,

A