Writing Time: 3 Empowering Slogans for Scribes
================================================================================
Amanda Schlindwein, a writer based out of Albuquerque, New Mexico, shares her experiences of overcoming the fear of a writing flop. A versatile author, she specialises in Science Fiction, Horror, and Non-Fiction. When she's not penning down her stories, she spends time with her dog, Milo, and collaborates with other writers in her area.
Amanda's work is often kept hidden due to the fear of criticism, but she bravely admits to this struggle. She finds solace in three affirmations that help her and others when facing their own fears. The first affirmation is, "It doesn't need to be perfect to be enjoyed." This simple yet powerful statement reminds her that perfection is not a prerequisite for sharing her work with the world.
The second affirmation is, "Responses to my work are not a reflection of me personally." This affirmation helps Amanda separate her work from her self-worth, allowing her to view feedback as constructive criticism rather than a personal attack.
Associating her work with a living, breathing entity that comes from within her, Amanda feels a sense of pride in her creations. However, she also fears negative feedback as a reflection of her self-worth. She compares the act of sharing creative work to handing a newborn baby to a stranger, filled with anticipation and trepidation.
One of the most daunting experiences for Amanda was her first time jumping off a high dive. She recalls a tightness in her chest, mirroring the anxiety she feels when submitting her work. But after jumping off for the first time, she felt a rush of excitement and energy, a feeling she now associates with submitting her work.
Amanda contributes guest posts to various platforms and her latest short story, Tagalongs, can be found on Amazon. With each submission, she finds the act easier, drawing strength from her affirmations and the exhilaration of sharing her work with the world.
