Writing

[elfric]

  I'm closer to 50 than I am 40.  It's hard to believe I started writing on LJ almost 15 years ago.  Of course, I wrote a lot more in my 30's when I was angsty and had "issues" to work out, but I'm still around.  Still alive

Comments

[varushka]

It's good to hear from you

[elfric]

The thing is, I DO enjoy writing. Or, at least I used to. I think I still do, but not having done so in a while, it's hard to tell. I do know that I've always wanted to write and I've got at least one good idea for a story in my head. The fear is that ... well, I already talked about my fears in my entry.

You are right, though - I hadn't really thought about it from the perspective of not needing to succeed. I've never really had that lack of pressure from outside to succeed. I don't think I'm quitting my day job in the next few years, so you're right - there's really no pressure. In a way, that's kind of freeing. Makes me feel like I can try and not care so much.

Maybe. I've always been my worst critic, so we'll see how that goes :P

Thanks for the reply :)

[varushka]

It can be challenging to be a self-starter when you're used to being motivated by outside pressures and demands. I am a terrible self-starter. I think it may just be a common thing for folks with ADHD

[princessgeek]

I have nothing useful to say other than I still read stuff here. Hi.

[elfric]

Well, hello there stranger. :)