Common Writing Obstacles: Talent vs Learning
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Common Writing Obstacles: Talent vs Learning

“You’re not a writer. You’re not even published.” My superior at my day job spoke these words many years ago. They were his response when my immediate lead told him I was writing. Talent has been described as something you either have or you don’t. You can’t learn it. I and many others disagree with…

Common Writing Obstacles: Perfectionism
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Common Writing Obstacles: Perfectionism

Perfectionism is the bane of many a writer, even experienced ones. Each story must be perfect or it’s no good. There’s no middle ground. There’s no forgiveness for ourselves. We don’t allow for the fact we’re human, we’re frail, and, despite our pride, we don’t know it all. Perfectionism plagued my early years as a…