The Independent IWSG
It's Independence Day. The time to celebrate those intrepid souls who revolted against tyranny and struck out on their own to build an independent nation.
The same can be said for the indie writers. They're bold. They have a story to tell and they tell it. They don't wait for permission to dream.They're entrepreneurs. Rebels and pioneers.
Indies should be proud, but in a world where peer pressure and comparisons can reach sophomoric levels, insecurity can be a problem. Indies start to question the value of their dream, the usefulness of their work.
That's no good!
Imagine if the revolutionaries approached every battle and skirmish with insecurity. What if they lacked faith in their ragtag battalions? Questioned the skills of their non-commissioned generals?
Without bold, defiant spirits and faith in the dream, they'd never had the gumption to commit treason so freedom could ring.
What are your ultimate writing goals, and how have they changed over time (if at all)? My goals change daily, heck, hourly. Sometimes I'm shooting for the traditional dream, then the next minute I'm planning to stuff stories in envelopes and let my kids deal with them when I kick the bucket.
Thanks to Alex Cavanaugh and this month's co-Hosts: Nicki Elson, Juneta Key, Tamara Narayan, and Patricia Lynne!
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Well said, Elizabeth!
ReplyDeleteThanks Alex!
DeleteSo true indeed. Have to keep pushing on. lol do you have enough envelopes?
ReplyDeleteI can get them 5 for a buck at Dollar Tree.
DeleteSo true, Elizabeth. And my goals change frequently too depending on how inspired I am.
ReplyDeleteSame here. Some days the skies the limit, other days, I can't even think of a facebook post.
DeleteThe part about stuffing stories in envelopes cracked me up :-) Have a wonderful 4th of July!
ReplyDeleteI hope you had a wonderful fourth too.
DeleteGreat post, Elizabeth! The part about the envelopes is too funny. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Madeline!
DeleteWOW Elizabeth. You really motivate me to move :) I hope your kids make great things happen to your stories too. Happy IWSG day :)
ReplyDeleteI'm glad I could be helpful!
DeleteGo Indies! LOL. I think amazing things come out of freedom and the ability to choose.
ReplyDeleteYou always say it best.
DeleteIndie publishing has come such a long way. It annoys me when people who aren't involved in the writing community or world still say "self-published" like it's a bad thing, or automatic signal of poor quality and egotism.
ReplyDeleteI'm going to mark it up to being worried about their own status.
DeleteI like your flexibility in goals, Elizabeth.
ReplyDeleteI do like to give myself wiggle room.
DeleteHappy Independence Day to you too! :)
ReplyDeleteSame to you.
DeleteWell said! And I cracked up about putting your stories in envelopes for your kids to find when you are dead. LOL don't do that!
ReplyDeleteHappy 4th to you and your family!
They'd probably think they were old piles of bills and toss them. LOL
DeleteWoot! I like the correlation!
ReplyDeleteI wanted to keep it festive.
DeleteHey, Elizabeth, I can relate to goals being a moving target. I haven't even written my long-term, overall goals down anywhere. I say we're meant to enjoy the journey, rather than confining ourselves to lists and hard-and-fast deadlines.
ReplyDeleteYou are the wisest lady. My constant focus on the shoulds of writing stop me from enjoying the process.
DeleteGreat post. Happy Independence Day! Yay Indie Writers!
ReplyDeleteHappy Independence Day to you too.
DeleteI loved what you wrote "to stuff stories in envelopes and let my kids deal with them when I kick the bucket." I wish we could all do this ;)
ReplyDeleteWouldn't they be surprised? Or maybe not.
DeleteI just recently saw Hamilton for the first time - the strength of spirit of our forefathers could only lead to victory. Great post & tie-in with the holiday. Happy 4th!
ReplyDeleteThey were some very determined people.
DeleteDon't do that Liz, I wouldn't be able to read them. Love your picking the Independence Day theme to illustrate a writer's problems. Way to go.
ReplyDeleteYep! So true!
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