by Saundra Goldman | Nov 7, 2021 | Uncategorized
I get so many inquiries from writers who want to write more. I hear so much anxiety over what they are not doing. And while I understand that fear all too well, I also know that fretting is not conducive to creating anything. Flogging yourself will not bring forward...
by Saundra Goldman | Nov 1, 2021 | Uncategorized
Something I left out in last week’s message is the relationship between procrastination and perfectionism. Perfectionism is actually a manifestation of anxiety, extreme discomfort with the unknown. Many writers feel uncertain about the quality of their work. You...
by Saundra Goldman | Oct 24, 2021 | Uncategorized
Are you ready to overcome your obstacles to writing? Last week, my lovely virtual assistant created a poll on Facebook and Instagram so we could see how folks resonated with the obstacles I listed a few weeks ago. Based on our not-so-scientific investigation, the #1...
by Saundra Goldman | Oct 17, 2021 | Uncategorized
I’ve been sitting with your obstacles, letting them settle within me, and asking for guidance on your behalf. I’ve been sitting with my own obstacles as well, charting a new way of moving through them. My recent obstacle: I DON’T HAVE ENOUGH TIME. I...
by Saundra Goldman | Oct 10, 2021 | Uncategorized
Does anyone else put the needs of others before your own need to write? When I invited members of this community to send your obstacles to writing last week, a long-time student and friend, sent me this list: Procrastination ALWAYS putting needs of my family (and...
