I think it's probably an occupational hazard. In my experience relentlessly self-confident writers are, without exception, terrible. Self-doubt is a necessary factor in producing good work.
There are two separate questions, I think:
1. Can I write stuff that stuff that I'm happy with?
2. Can I make a living doing it?
I think you should try and be successful and number 1 and not feel bad if number 2 doesn't seem to be happening. Actually making a living out of writing is so dependent on factors outside your control that's its not worth fretting about (and it certainly doesn't have much bearing on how good you are).
Obviously, finding the time and energy to write is tough if you have to spend most of your time making a living and that's a circle I haven't been able to square (my job still dominates my life at the moment).
But, certainly, I think it's worth riding out the bad patches and persevering - it's a long-haul commitment and it's going to feel rubbish at times but hopefully the destination will make the journey worth it.
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Date: 2004-12-16 05:46 am (UTC)There are two separate questions, I think:
1. Can I write stuff that stuff that I'm happy with?
2. Can I make a living doing it?
I think you should try and be successful and number 1 and not feel bad if number 2 doesn't seem to be happening. Actually making a living out of writing is so dependent on factors outside your control that's its not worth fretting about (and it certainly doesn't have much bearing on how good you are).
Obviously, finding the time and energy to write is tough if you have to spend most of your time making a living and that's a circle I haven't been able to square (my job still dominates my life at the moment).
But, certainly, I think it's worth riding out the bad patches and persevering - it's a long-haul commitment and it's going to feel rubbish at times but hopefully the destination will make the journey worth it.
I'm saying this as much to myself as I am to you.
Good luck with the whole shebang!