Creative Writing Fears- I'm Scared Anything I Write Will Be Rejected So Why Bother Writing?

Many creative writers think it’s a sign of weakness to be afraid to write.

After all, it’s only words.

In fact nearly all writers have fears around their creative writing.

These fears can seriously reduce what we write, or stop us writing altogether.

These fears appear in many different ways. One of the most common is fearing your creative writing will be rejected once it’s complete.

Here’s what the fear sounds like in more detail, and how you can begin to overcome it:

"I’m scared my work will be rejected by the first person that reads it.

Even if I do spend valuable spend time and energy on some new creative writing project it would come to nothing because no one would think it was any good.

So what’s the point of putting myself through the pain?"

How to overcome the fear:

The first point to remember is just the act of creative writing, producing words unique to you and your view of the world, is a great success in itself. No-one can take that away from you.

How many people burn with longing inside to create but never quite get to expressing themselves on the page?

After this, ask why you’re writing each project. If it’s for your own personal enjoyment and to develop as a creative writer, it actually doesn’t matter what others think of it.

If you’re writing for more commercial reasons, then commit to learning all you can to make your work as “saleable” to an audience as possible. See each comment you receive as feedback to learn from, and make your next piece even stronger.

As creative writers, this is one of the most common fears there is, and it can block us completely when we let it.

How has this fear presented itself in your creative writing life?

What actions can you begin taking today to lessen its negative effects?

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Creativity Coach and keen creative writer Dan Goodwin helps people who are struggling to be as creative as they know they can be. See more at his website: www.CoachCreative.com