Love this, I hear YOU when I'm reading it. In addition to calling myself a writer more (because sometimes it tortures me as much as commerce stories do you, that my day job as a publicist is merely writing down other people's ideas), I've also started contemplating the PURPOSE of writers. When I'm having one of those "what is this all for" days, I think about the role (we!) writers have played throughout history: we're here to educate, communicate ideas, to inspire feelings and emotions, and yes, to entertain -- to make it amusing! I hope you see the great value and service you perform, even in small acts like being vulnerable and writing here. It's important, and it matters!
I feel this so much...Imposter syndrome and the fear of failure has held me back from so much. Though I'm regularly working on it and have pushed through it, it's an ongoing battle. Thanks once again for being vulnerable & sharing your thoughts, which SO many of us women share, Zoe!
Do it scared. Needed that!
Love this, I hear YOU when I'm reading it. In addition to calling myself a writer more (because sometimes it tortures me as much as commerce stories do you, that my day job as a publicist is merely writing down other people's ideas), I've also started contemplating the PURPOSE of writers. When I'm having one of those "what is this all for" days, I think about the role (we!) writers have played throughout history: we're here to educate, communicate ideas, to inspire feelings and emotions, and yes, to entertain -- to make it amusing! I hope you see the great value and service you perform, even in small acts like being vulnerable and writing here. It's important, and it matters!
I feel this so much...Imposter syndrome and the fear of failure has held me back from so much. Though I'm regularly working on it and have pushed through it, it's an ongoing battle. Thanks once again for being vulnerable & sharing your thoughts, which SO many of us women share, Zoe!
<3 <3 thank you angel!!! Proud of you for pushing through too!!!!!
Thank you! Honestly, I think it really kicked in for me when I went freelance so I know it can be a tough transition! But you're doing great sweetie 😘