This though: “is this creative gestation or avoidance?”
I loved the Arcane essay you linked to, and how you braided together these thoughts about inspiration and lack thereof — and how to know when it’s the good tension and not the traumatizing kind. I tend to run hot and heavy for a set of ideas until it starts to feel like I’m saying something that’s already been said, as if original thoughts are even possible 🙃 Your essay made me think, that’s my tension. And maybe my fear. That I’m not doing “enough” for the writing to be “enough.”
Damn. Lots to think about. Thank you, *thank you* for this.
Aww, I'm so glad you found it valuable, Haley! You are spot on with "That I’m not doing “enough” for the writing to be “enough,”" which I think it's especially difficult for writers here on Substack as we have to learn to tune out the "noise" of things like how much other people are writing/publishing, growth, and the pressures of "paid."
This though: “is this creative gestation or avoidance?”
I loved the Arcane essay you linked to, and how you braided together these thoughts about inspiration and lack thereof — and how to know when it’s the good tension and not the traumatizing kind. I tend to run hot and heavy for a set of ideas until it starts to feel like I’m saying something that’s already been said, as if original thoughts are even possible 🙃 Your essay made me think, that’s my tension. And maybe my fear. That I’m not doing “enough” for the writing to be “enough.”
Damn. Lots to think about. Thank you, *thank you* for this.
Aww, I'm so glad you found it valuable, Haley! You are spot on with "That I’m not doing “enough” for the writing to be “enough,”" which I think it's especially difficult for writers here on Substack as we have to learn to tune out the "noise" of things like how much other people are writing/publishing, growth, and the pressures of "paid."
Your passion for writing is contagious and everpresent… even when speaking vulnerably about, “am I doing enough?” Love ALL of this!!! 🔥
Aww thanks, Will! That means so much to me.