From Edie: Discover how writers can transform fear and anxiety into creative strength. Learn 3 practical ways to face the blank page with courage and confidence.
Writing Through Fear: How to Turn Anxiety Into Creative Strength
by Tim Suddeth @TimSuddeth
Have you ever considered that the fear you have may actually be a strength?
I’ve put off writing this article all week. Which, when I think about it, is silly. I love writing, and I’m excited about my subject. I already have the outline and the points I want to make. But instead of sitting down to write, I’ve:
- Yelled at the dogs.
- Barked at my wife.
- And washed the sheets. Even though we’d washed them just yesterday. But we all know sheets can never be too clean, right?
You’re laughing at me because you know that what I’m going through is common. You’ve seen these activities, or similar ones, when you put off doing something. The little chores that you’ve put off must now be done before you can move on.
