Confidence. This quality is something that most people lack. Confidence in themselves, in their appearance. However, a writer has a different kind of confidence issue to deal with. Confidence in their ability and talent to write engaging material that will people will want to read. For some writers, it will take time to build confidence in their writing. For others, it will be easier.
So how does a writer build confidence in their writing? For each writer, it is different, but the basic underlying thing that helps is the writer must share their writing with others. Others must see your work, and comment on it. Yes, it helps if those comments are of a positive nature, but even criticism can be helpful in building a writer's confidence. As long as the criticism is given thoughtfully and not in a cruel or demeaning manner.
It took me quite a while for me to gain confidence in my own writing ability, and I am still working on it. Several years ago, one of my teachers told me I could not write. At this point, writing was the thing I loved to do, but I let this teacher stop me from writing. didn't write any fiction or poetry for six years. When I picked up my pen and paper again, I had no confidence in my ability. that had been destroyed by those teacher's cruel statement. My confidence did not rebuild until i started sharing my writing with others and got a positive reponse. Even then I didn't believe I was a good writer. I still have those moments, but my confidence is building.
When it comes to your own writing and confidence in it, do what is best for you. Remember though, the importance of sharing your work with others. This is basis to build confidence on.
This week's market and contest of the week are:
Market of the Week
Website: : New England Review
Address: New England Review, Middlebury College, Middlebury, VT 05753.
What do they publish: "We consider short fiction, including shorts, novellas, and self-contained extracts from novels, and we consider a variety of general and literary nonfiction: long and short poems; speculative, interpretive, and personal essays; book reviews; screenplays; translations; critical reassessments; statements by artists working in various media; interviews; testimonies; and letters from abroad."
Payment: A contract is sent upon acceptance, and payment is $10.00 per page, $20.00 minimum, plus two copies of the issue in which your work appears.
So how does a writer build confidence in their writing? For each writer, it is different, but the basic underlying thing that helps is the writer must share their writing with others. Others must see your work, and comment on it. Yes, it helps if those comments are of a positive nature, but even criticism can be helpful in building a writer's confidence. As long as the criticism is given thoughtfully and not in a cruel or demeaning manner.
It took me quite a while for me to gain confidence in my own writing ability, and I am still working on it. Several years ago, one of my teachers told me I could not write. At this point, writing was the thing I loved to do, but I let this teacher stop me from writing. didn't write any fiction or poetry for six years. When I picked up my pen and paper again, I had no confidence in my ability. that had been destroyed by those teacher's cruel statement. My confidence did not rebuild until i started sharing my writing with others and got a positive reponse. Even then I didn't believe I was a good writer. I still have those moments, but my confidence is building.
When it comes to your own writing and confidence in it, do what is best for you. Remember though, the importance of sharing your work with others. This is basis to build confidence on.
This week's market and contest of the week are:
Market of the Week
Website: : New England Review
Address: New England Review, Middlebury College, Middlebury, VT 05753.
What do they publish: "We consider short fiction, including shorts, novellas, and self-contained extracts from novels, and we consider a variety of general and literary nonfiction: long and short poems; speculative, interpretive, and personal essays; book reviews; screenplays; translations; critical reassessments; statements by artists working in various media; interviews; testimonies; and letters from abroad."
Payment: A contract is sent upon acceptance, and payment is $10.00 per page, $20.00 minimum, plus two copies of the issue in which your work appears.
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