tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8663206893231586348.post4730948709037065192..comments2023-09-11T06:53:58.037-07:00Comments on Agonies of a Young Author: My DilemmaShelly Holder http://www.blogger.com/profile/12878436398150625212noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8663206893231586348.post-19341500514812605852010-03-26T06:15:29.188-07:002010-03-26T06:15:29.188-07:00Shelly, I can very much relate to how you are feel...Shelly, I can very much relate to how you are feeling. It seems that no matter what I publish, where I publish it, or how it is received, I find a way to doubt myself and second-guess my way out of any good feelings.<br /><br />For what it's worth, here is my advice: <br /><br />Congratulation yourself for the acceptances! Give yourself permission to enjoy this moment. <br /><br />Our minds will always jump to conclusions, so why not jump to good ones? :)<br /><br />Publish where and what you can, secure in the knowledge that you will continue to write and have plenty of work for later. Sometimes I think we hold back because we are afraid our well will run dry. It won't. It will just get better.<br /><br />Hugs to you. And congratulations!Lisa Riverohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09864490380365807023noreply@blogger.com