I will finally force myself to write tonight.

Since I'm stranded with my mother, I am once again hurt by her not believing in me and my art. Not even a little bit.

Right now, I'm drowning in the fear of my books never being read and my music never being heard.

#writing #blogging #witch

@Mistresswitchwrites I understand your fear because I've had that fear for years and I've let that fear control whether I write or not. I wrote my first novel over 20 years ago but didn't think anybody wanted to read it and so didn't write any further novels for years.

I recently decided to just write for myself, whether anybody wants to read or not and it has made a huge difference. I have finished my second novel, have another almost done and I feel way more enthusiastic about writing 🙂

I know that knowing somebody else wants to read is a huge motivator. So, if you need readers, I'd certainly be happy to volunteer to be one.

@f I have already had the "writing for myself" - phase for many years. I decided a while ago that I need to go fully serious about this. That is why I started my blog, am querying with short stories, and am even planning on becoming a street musician soon. I need go feel as if I'm living for art with every moment, or I die.

@Mistresswitchwrites This is such a hard place to be. If hugs from a stranger have any meaning, I offer them to you, just coming off a time with my own mother in which much the same thing happened.

@Mistresswitchwrites You can do it!! 🙌 Your art is valid and important and sends ripples thru the future in ways no mortal could predict! 🥳✨🎉