Post series: Setting Self-Doubt on Fire

A recap of our article ‘Setting Self Doubt on Fire: Submission Phobia’ by Nicole Simms. Here, we take a look at how to handle dealing with not sending in your work, why you might be putting it off, and how to get over the hump and click that submit button!

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You can read the full interview here: https://horrortree.com/setting-self-doubt-fire-submission-phobia/.

Happy New Year! I’m back. Yes, I know it’s been a long time since my last post. Where did I go? Don’t worry, Mr Self Doubt didn’t kidnap me and hold me hostage. I simply struggled to find the time, and every time I wanted to write a post, something else needed doing. But, fear not, for I am back, and I’m ready to battle with Mr Self Doubt.

In 2017, I read a book written by Susan Jeffers titled Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway — the Oldbury Writing Group leader and my friend, Angela, had recommended the book to me. Over the years, fear often stopped me from doing what I wanted to do, especially with my writing, so this book was what I needed. It showed me that the only way to conquer fear is to face it head-on. Do what you want to do, even though the prospect might be terrifying.

Well, this year I have decided to do just that. I will feel the fear and do it anyway. And, I want you all to join me on this quest for happiness and writing success.

How do you do that? It’s simple. All you have to do is step out of your comfort zone and take any opportunity that comes your way, or do something that you’ve been too scared to do.

For example, you could do the following:

• Join a writing group.
• Start a new writing project, e.g. a novel, a novella, a story collection, etc.
• Submit your work.
• Try self-publishing.
• Read your work out to an audience.
• Do a course.
• Join a writer’s programme.

Okay, I know stepping out of your comfort zone isn’t easy, but you will never know what you are capable of doing until you do it. So, come on, folks, let’s make 2019 our year for writing success.

I will be sharing my fear-busting adventures on here and on my nicole-j-simms.co.uk website, so stay tuned.

Keep writing, folks!

To end this post, here is another inspirational quote:

“I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear.” – Nelson Mandela

A recap of our article ‘Setting Self Doubt on Fire: Taking The Next Step’ by Nicole Simms. In this one, Simms is at it again giving some great insight on her writing journey. Here she is confronting the doubt many authors can have for pushing past short stories into longer works. How to tell if you’re ready and if you don’t think you can make the jump directly there are also some steps to put yourself on that path!

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A recap of our article ‘Setting Self Doubt on Fire: Am I A Real Writer?’ by Nicole Simms gives some great insight for newer authors who are struggling as if they are actually a writer. There are different takes on the subject but Nicole, as always, has a great perspective on the matter that should be perfect for those who aren’t sure what to think!

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This is a quick video refresh of our previous article ‘Setting Self Doubt on Fire: The Waiting Game’. We almost all have to wait to hear back on the stories and novels we submit to publishers and Nicole Simms is sharing a few hints at what you can do to pass the time that doesn’t include losing your sanity! If you’d like a few ideas on the topic, please be sure to click on the direct link to the article below!

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This is a quick video refresh of our previous article ‘Setting Self Doubt on Fire: The Overwhelming Effect’. In it, Nicole Simms shines a spotlight on five ways to prevent yourself from becoming overwhelmed with your writing! . If you’d like a few ideas on the topic, please be sure to click on the direct link to the article below!

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This is a quick video refresh of our previous article ‘Setting Self Doubt on Fire: Crossroads’. Nicole’s idea for this one was to decide what to do in your writing career when you come to a crossroads at how active you should be in persuing it. If you’d like a few ideas on the topic, please be sure to click on the direct link to the article below!

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This is a quick video refresh of our previous article ‘Setting Self Doubt on Fire: The Planning Issue’. Nicole’s idea for this one was to focus on the idea of if you should plan your writing or not and if you are a planner to step outside of your comfort zone and just write. If you’d like a few ideas on the topic, please be sure to click on the direct link to the article below!

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