After such a wonderful and positive start to the week the last few days have found me doubting myself. Nobody said, and I have never believed, that writing and being published was easy but once you let that seed of doubt into your mind it's incredibly hard to get it out again. Criticism can be hard to take but there is usually something constructive in it which you can turn to your advantage. As I say of late, I feel as though I am making a huge effort only to hit a brick wall at the finish.
I wanted to try writing for the Australian magazine "That's Life (fast fiction)" and an on-line friend of mine sent me a back copy of the mag and copies of some of the stories. I was so excited and delved in straight away. Then doubt crept in again, if I wasn't cracking the British magazine market why did I think I stood a chance with the Australians? My mind is like a see-saw at the moment and it's driving me crackers.
When I don't write I feel as though I am missing something very dear to me. The thought of giving up feels me with horror but as I keep saying, I really am not sure where I am going at the moment. I am hoping that the weekend will sort me out and put me back on course.
About Me
- Rae Argent
- A fiction writer and mum to three great kids, also lucky enough to be married to the man of my dreams. In spite of that mushy comment I do not write flowery romance - I like a nice helping of real life grit in my work. I have a Diploma in Literature & Creative Writing from The Open University and remain a member of the wonderful Watford Writers, despite moving on several times. I am a big fan of Swanwick Writers Summer School which has taught me a great deal and where I have made many great friends. I have yet to reach the dizzy heights of becoming a published superstar but will continue to send my work out into the world.
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