I seem to have three moods as they pertain to writing. First, I have the I-don’t-want-to-write-anything mood. This is my default. Consequently, I can go weeks upon weeks without writing anything. This is a horrible habit, and since I want to write a book in the near future, one I will have to kill. Second, …
Perfectionism (aka the fear of failure)
I’ve always been a perfectionist. Some of my perfectionistic qualities when I was younger were probably indicators of some mild obsessive-compulsive tendencies. I’ve gotten better, but my desire for perfection is still alive and well. I remember doing an assignment in first grade, and when we graded our own work, I got one wrong. I …
What’s in a word?
Words are used to write poetry and prose; lyrics and litanies. Words are used to convey ideas and build worlds. Love and trust have deep roots in words. But. Words are a double-edged sword. Words can be formed to express loathing. They can be vicious and lacerating. In the wrong hands, words are abusive; are …
