Thank you for this post. Last year was a strange one for me. I had my essay published in a collection about comics as high art. I also had an 8 page comic story published. It all made me feel like an imposter. Are all lifelong dreams like this? I love your posts and I admire your bravery. I was wondering why I wasn't getting any royalties until I was told it was because they were below $5.00 and would be pushed back to next quarter. I still love writing, but I hate the business. I am not strong enough to make any money at this. I work a full-time job. I once interviewed Neil Gaiman for the South Bend Tribune in 2000. He was exactly what you wanted in a writer hero. I am so sorry for what happened to those women. Sorry about the emotional dump.
I never felt more imposter syndrome than when I hit the New York Times' list. So I'm afraid that's entirely normal! On the other hand, I doubt actual imposters ever experience it, so we must be doing the things! I think I'm more stubborn than brave. MOST writers work another job; you're doing what works for you and that's the important thing. Yeah, he could definitely put on a great face. Hugs.
Thank you for this post. Last year was a strange one for me. I had my essay published in a collection about comics as high art. I also had an 8 page comic story published. It all made me feel like an imposter. Are all lifelong dreams like this? I love your posts and I admire your bravery. I was wondering why I wasn't getting any royalties until I was told it was because they were below $5.00 and would be pushed back to next quarter. I still love writing, but I hate the business. I am not strong enough to make any money at this. I work a full-time job. I once interviewed Neil Gaiman for the South Bend Tribune in 2000. He was exactly what you wanted in a writer hero. I am so sorry for what happened to those women. Sorry about the emotional dump.
I never felt more imposter syndrome than when I hit the New York Times' list. So I'm afraid that's entirely normal! On the other hand, I doubt actual imposters ever experience it, so we must be doing the things! I think I'm more stubborn than brave. MOST writers work another job; you're doing what works for you and that's the important thing. Yeah, he could definitely put on a great face. Hugs.
I love your newsletter and have missed it. Glad to read that it'll be back in my inbox this year and that that you are doing well.