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Meta Wagner's avatar

Thanks to all of you for contributing. I've given this topic tons of thought, but hearing your perspectives has given me some new insights!

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afarin@transtrategy.com's avatar

What if after a life time of doing something else, I discovered I had a great talent for writing after all :(

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Brian's avatar

What if:

There is the possibility of greatness

… but you fear mediocrity

… so you never try?

Asking for a friend :-)

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Meta Wagner's avatar

Ha! I'm glad your "friend" is in on the discussion. 😂

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Nadja Scarlett's avatar

What if my writing takes off? Am I really ready for that? Of course, but OH MY!

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Haley's avatar

What if I never write my book?

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Meta Wagner's avatar

Wow, these are all so honest and real and specific to you (yet shared by so many others). Keep 'em coming!

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Erin Kane's avatar

What if what I write isn't good enough? What if the reader doesn't "get it?"

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Gina Vild's avatar

What if the sky is too blue and the birds are chirping too harmoniously and the porch is calling for me to sit on it with a novel? What if news is breaking in the world and it needs me to pay attention? What if I need to reorganize my kitchen or wash my hair? How will I ever eliminate all those distractions that push the work off until tomorrow?

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Cali Bird's avatar

Hi Meta. One of my fears is what if the 3rd book in my series is too miserable for the happy-go-lucky feel of the first two. Some difficult stuff happens in it and I don't want to water it down to make it lighter or the traditional happy ever after. It does end with joy but via a lot of heartache. But I know I have to be true to my story!

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