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Being An Author: My Inner Critic

The inner critic is a psychological term that refers to a part of your psyche that assesses or denigrates yourself and your work. The inner critic is often characterized as having a loud, booming voice. Or as assertively informing you that you are incorrect or should not have begun. It’s the voice that makes you feel tiny, inadequate, and suffocated.

Being An Author: Helping Other Authors

As an Author and Editor, I find joy in helping other writers make their babies come to life as I was able to do myself. There are times when I am so engulfed in an editing project that I cannot work on my writing, but that doesn’t mean that another author’s success has to sting. If a writer is successful in the media environment, it is a success for everyone since books are considered the underdogs. Remember, we’re all in this together – that’s why something like #WritingCommunity exists.

Being An Author: Author vs. Writer

We often use the words author and writer interchangeably, but both these words are different. A writer writes a book, article, or any literary piece. At the same time, an author is essentially the person who originates the idea, plot, or content of the work being written. At times, the author and writer can be the same person.

Being an Author: Self-Published 2 Books

After having self-publishing Positive Thinking and Life, Randomness, & A Little Eroticism, I felt good. To hold your book in your hand is the most amazing feeling in the world. I couldn’t wait to publish more books. I knew there would be no more poetry, but I also knew I wasn’t ready to write a full-length novel. That is where Betrayed & Scorned comes into play, a compilation of shorts that all go together. This you will hear more about next week.