Gratitude

Writing is a solitary endeavor. No matter how much I network, ultimately, it’s me and my computer. And if I want to get anything done, I need to sit in solitude and write. So it’s tough to get over letdowns, because I start to think I’m the only one who could possibly be going through whatever it is I’m going through.

That’s why having some good writing friends is essential. They know exactly how I feel when I get a bad review—and whether or not that bad review means anything. They understand writing block because they get it also—and they know when to sympathize or offer concrete ways of blasting through it. They know the struggles I face marketing—and they can help me evaluate exactly what I’m doing and how to make something more successful.

And they also get that hearing voices in your head is not necessarily a crazy thing. J

So this is a thank you to all of my writing friends—actual or virtual, old or new. Whether it’s a kind email, a funny meme, a breakfast (J) or an online pat on the back—you all make a huge difference.