Another poem inspired by Lucy of Blonde Write More! The fear of not being good enough.
Fear
Within
I just feel
Not good enough
For publication
Not able to compete
Or call myself a writer
No one will want to read my book
When others are just so much better
I think I should just delete the whole lot
Ritu 2019
It really is that easy to end up feeling despondant, when you have worked your fingers to the bone, written thousands upon thousands of words, then you compare yourself to another writer.
Big mistake.
Stop thinking you’ll never be the next J.K. Rowling or Stephen King.
They were where you are now, once.
Dream of the possibilities and know that somewhere out there, your book has readers, just waiting for you to get it out there!
Now, I’m off to try and edit a bit more!
naaiba
Nov 25, 2019 @ 19:48:54
Awesome text! Maybe you should strive to be yourself more than feeling the pressure to become like someone else like J.K. Rowling, she is great but so are you:)
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Ritu
Nov 25, 2019 @ 22:03:08
You are so sweet, thank you 😃🥰
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coachkanikafindingabetteryou
Aug 21, 2019 @ 07:26:49
Such a beautiful reminder as there’s a beginning to every new thing in your life as being mother to the first born is also a beginning to any female and yes for writer there’s a beginning to get readers but if writer is female its universe blessings and believe is by default ….thanks much for beautiful reminder
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Ritu
Aug 21, 2019 @ 08:45:06
Thank you for reading and appreciating 🥰
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coachkanikafindingabetteryou
Aug 21, 2019 @ 11:39:44
Thanks much
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CK Quill
Jul 11, 2019 @ 11:48:01
Every writer is a beginner at some point and Believing in yourself is definitely a much needed skill. Thank you for the reminder!
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Ritu
Jul 11, 2019 @ 12:59:10
Thank you for appreciating 😊
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Sara98
Jun 24, 2019 @ 01:07:52
The amounts of time I ended up going through this dilemma cannot be counted
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Ritu
Jun 24, 2019 @ 06:47:12
I think we all do, even after hitting that Publish button!
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Jennie
Jun 08, 2019 @ 13:55:15
Amen!
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Ritu
Jun 08, 2019 @ 14:45:38
❤
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Mohit
Jun 05, 2019 @ 18:57:50
@ritu mam thanks a lot for this post.
I have a big problem of comparing myself to others, whenever I start a new hobby I always look for the negative sides of it, But I’m gonna change it soon.
☺
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Ritu
Jun 05, 2019 @ 19:04:27
We should never compare ourselves… But it is hard not to do. I’m glad you appreciate the sentiment of the post 🙏🏼
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Mohit
Jun 05, 2019 @ 19:09:17
Right mam.
I’m fortunate enough to find some positive stuff for encouraging me to carry on with my chosen path. 😊
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justmuddlingthroughlife
Jun 05, 2019 @ 17:28:14
I’m feeling exactly this. I’m starting my author website next week, to help promote, but I have lots of self doubt about whether it will ever be good enough to publish.
I’m sure Ritu, that your book will be great!
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Ritu
Jun 05, 2019 @ 18:38:04
And I am just as sure you are going to be amazing too!!! ❤️
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justmuddlingthroughlife
Jun 05, 2019 @ 19:25:16
Thankyou Ritu x
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H.R.R. Gorman
Jun 05, 2019 @ 13:49:47
Oh my goodness – I didn’t realize other people have these same thoughts! I often have problems thinking I’m good enough. Thank you for posting!
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Ritu
Jun 05, 2019 @ 13:53:19
All these feelings… We all go through them!
I’m just trying to embrace all these different ones!
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syl65
Jun 05, 2019 @ 05:03:57
Don’t compare Sister, be your own You, write Your story!!
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Ritu
Jun 05, 2019 @ 08:14:57
Thank you Brother 💜
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syl65
Jun 05, 2019 @ 14:04:42
You’re welcome Sister 💜
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Erika Kind
Jun 04, 2019 @ 21:26:55
How shall we ever know when we never try, right?
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Ritu
Jun 04, 2019 @ 21:34:02
True sis!
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Erika Kind
Jun 04, 2019 @ 21:37:40
😁
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Rae Reads
Jun 04, 2019 @ 20:22:55
Very refreshing attitude on your part, but Hon, as a writer, and especially as a poet, YOU’VE GOT IT!!!
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Ritu
Jun 04, 2019 @ 20:23:59
Thank you so much Rae❤️
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willowdot21
Jun 04, 2019 @ 19:47:40
No be the First Ritu 💜
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Ritu
Jun 04, 2019 @ 19:59:42
Thanks sis 💜
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willowdot21
Jun 04, 2019 @ 20:06:26
😃
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OIKOS™-Publishing
Jun 04, 2019 @ 18:45:19
Dont worry, Sis! Your first book “Rituals” is so wonderful written, and your postings here are great too. You are a writer, and dont need to helf self doubts. Mchael
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Ritu
Jun 04, 2019 @ 18:46:06
Thanks for your faith Bro 💜🙏🏼
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OIKOS™-Publishing
Jun 04, 2019 @ 19:02:42
My pleasure, Sis! Its easy to trust in you. You are similar to WonderWoman, with all your fantastic work. 😉
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Ritu
Jun 04, 2019 @ 19:14:26
I love Wonder Woman!!!
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Jacquie Biggar
Jun 04, 2019 @ 18:34:51
The best advice I ever received came from Mom when I opened my restaurant and had second thoughts. She said, “Be yourself, it’s enough.”
Oh yeah, and, “Open the doors so they can come in!” lol
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Ritu
Jun 04, 2019 @ 18:38:20
Ha ha!
My mum gave me the same advice… About being yourself… Not the door thing! 😍
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robbiesinspiration
Jun 04, 2019 @ 16:39:35
You mustn’t be put off by the editing, Ritu. It makes your book better and you learn so much from it. We are all waiting to read your book. You have lots of support.
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Ritu
Jun 04, 2019 @ 16:42:01
Thank you so much Robbie. I appreciate it hugely 💜
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joylennick
Jun 04, 2019 @ 16:02:10
Thanks Ritu, YOU never need worry about the quality of your writing! Thinking we are not good enough, seems to be the lot of artistic people, and let’s face it, you can’t possibly please all the people all the time…I write the best way I can, and hope it is acceptable, even enjoyed now and then. Taste is so subjective anyway. I worry about it less than ever these days, aware I at least try. Hugs x
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Ritu
Jun 04, 2019 @ 16:02:54
I think, if you care, it’s only natural to worry, isn’t it!
Thanks Joy for your words of encouragement ❤
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Nova
Jun 04, 2019 @ 15:41:42
How do you change your font? Love that idea!
This is such an important topic. Thank you for being some awareness to it💚💚
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Ritu
Jun 04, 2019 @ 15:47:06
Thanks Nova! I think we all feel an element of self doubt, don’t we?
The font for the poem changes when I use the Verse block in the Guttenberg Editor!
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Nova
Jun 06, 2019 @ 15:26:23
We do, but it’s great that we recognize and accept it. That’s the first few steps to change!
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Ritu
Jun 06, 2019 @ 15:50:08
Indeed!
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NoblemanWarrior
Jun 04, 2019 @ 15:40:37
Thank you for this Ritu.
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Ritu
Jun 04, 2019 @ 15:41:36
You are most welcome! Never Doubt Yourself 🙂
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