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Your Emotions May be Lying to You
Emotions make writing harder or easier, but they should be questioned at all times
It is interesting how emotions go when writing. I have not felt very enthused or positive for the last few days, and usually, I am pretty positive. That old “no one is reading” whiny thought keeps coming around. It isn’t true. It is how I feel though.
Some stories have done OK on here. It is still a mystery to me why some stories do well and some do not. I am still not convinced that quality is that important (though you do need correct grammar and spelling). I’m suffering from clap envy.
One thing I have learned is that emotions may or may not be telling the truth. I know some people swear by them and think they are the only reality. Emotions are real but a lot of things affect emotions. I have come to see emotions as one barometer but not the only pot in the kitchen.
Pushing through the resistance
Yesterday I wrote a 2,000-word article for a client about sleep deprivation and its toll on the body. It was mildly interesting, but not 2,000 words interesting. I…
