Beat the Negativity!

[kitty_fic]

When you hear that little voice telling you that you're not a good writer or everything you're doing is wrong. How do you combat that?

I've had several friends tell me that their writing has been crippled by negative thoughts and attitude.

What do you do when you start to compare yourself to others or have that niggling voice in the back of your mind telling you that you can't do it?

What are some things you have done or can do to quiet that negativity and push forward with a positive attitude?


“Comparison is the thief of joy.” ~Dwight Edwards

Comments

[kinky-kneazle.livejournal.com]

It's been years since I read Writing Down The Bones, but I own Wild Mind. It has more exercises and the like, and is more practical, so I'll go with that one. Obviously, YMMV, but even years since I read either book, they stay with me and I go back to the exercises I read in the books 7-8 years ago.

Also, yes, I'm a big advocate on doing what works for you. And for me, writing like a mad thing and not worrying about them being perfect is the best way to get past the critic.