Author To Author’s Newsletter
June 19, 2014
Virtues of a Writer
Humility in Writing
Humility: Being able to respect one's own limitations.Doesn't sound very motivating, does it?
In the writing world, we are told by our peers to put our best foot forward and have no fear. To try, try, try, and never give up. Though it might seem confusing and contradictory, humility can play an essential role in your writing process.
Let's break down that definition a bit and see what value we can derive from it.
Respect.
Respecting yourself is key to any success you seek to achieve in life.
Respect one's own limits.
You know your limits. You know what tires you out or turns you off from the work you love.
Pushing yourself too hard by setting unrealistic expectations for yourself can lead to writer burn out pretty quickly. If your word count goals are dragging you down, take a break. If your promotional activities are too taxing, back off for a while. (Professionally, of course. If you have others depending on you, you need to be clear with them by letting them know what you are going through and notifying them of any changes you plan to make.)
Take a moment to sit down and accurately assess what you can and cannot do on a daily basis. Jumping on every opportunity that comes your way may seem like the road to success, but more often leads to unnecessary burdens that can put quite a damper on your fiery love of writing.
As a writer, I sometimes have trouble following my own advice. There have been plenty of times when I felt burnt out and needed a break. It's normal, you don't need to feel badly about it or let fear of failure consume you. Respecting yourself enough to have humility means that you're giving yourself what you need in order to succeed.
By respecting your own limits, you can ensure that writing continues to be an enjoyable activity.
Do you have a hard time respecting your own limits?
What activities tend to lead to your own "burn out" as a writer?
By A2A Member and Contributor, Andrea Goodson. http://www.andreagoodson.wordpress.com
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