Insecure Writer's Support Group: The Words Are Hidden Inside Me

Last month, I talked about the energy my brain requires to write and how the majority of mine has been channeled into finding ways to make ends meet and get the bills paid. I was getting to the point where I was starting to get curious just how long I'd go without writing some fiction. Because my brain can be a jerk like that. I once signed up for Nano only to have my brain decide I shouldn't write a single word out of pure spite for Nano. I can fully see my brain deciding to see how long it can keep the no writing streak going just for the lolz.

Then I did a little interview with a fellow writer over on Substack, Natalie Philips, and would you look at that. A little creative spark flew to live in my noggin' and I opened a WIP and wrote a little 200-word story.

It may not be much, but after a 3 month dry spell, it feels like I just climbed a mountain. It feels amazing. Despite life being lifey (coming up on 1 year since hubby got fired) I still have the words hidden inside me.

I'm writing this right after the fact, so I don't know if I'll have written anything more by the time this posts 2 weeks later, but it's nice to know that I still got it in me no matter what.

And you do too if your life is being lifey, too. The writing is still there. It's always there. You're not getting rid of it. 😜

Before I wrap it up, I want to thank anyone who bought a book last month or some knitting. People often say any little bit helps and it's true. When the pressure is immense, something that lightens it by even 1% is felt and appreciated. Thank you. If you'd still like to help out you can find my  books Amazon, buy a knitted hat or toy, or check out my Ko-Fi.

Today's post was part of the Insecure Writer's Support Group.

Created by the ninja captain, Alex J. Cavanaugh, it's a group for writers struggling with writing insecurity (AKA all of us) to gather and discuss their fears or to celebrate writing victories. If you are a struggling writer or need encouragement and friendship, join us. (Someone might have cookies!)

Remember to visit the co-hosts and give them a shout-out for helping. Ronel Janse van Vuuren, Natalie Aguirre, Sarah - The Faux Fountain Pen, and Olga Godim!