| It’s none of their business that you have to learn to write. Let them think you were born that way. |
Do you take Hemingway’s approach to writing? Zipped lip? Or do you share your struggles?
I’m somewhere in the middle. I share some of my struggles, but I won’t post the how-to books I’m reading on GoodReads. It’s crazy. I think it boils down to pride and fear, fear that people will be like “She had to read a book on how to write? Really? Pfft. I’m not picking up any of her books.” 😦 That would make me sad. Very sad. But I want to boost my “Read” list on GR, so what’s a girl to do? (Well, that comes down to pride, pride at how many books I’ve read.) Le sigh.
As for those who are readers and do not flourish the pen as a hobby or for a living: would you think less of an author if they admitted to their struggles? Would it make them seem more approachable? Or would it make you lose faith in them?
I’m curious for answers and reasons! Please share 🙂 and…
Keep your pen on the page,
Beth
Beth Overmyer 