HeyJaredA Note From an Anxious Creative
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Avoiding imposter syndrome (opens the original)
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I’m thankful to say that even when I go long periods of time without writing, I don’t feel like a fraud or that I’m not a real writer. It pains me to see other writers express that they don’t feel like they deserve to take up that title. We put a lot of pressure on ourselves in our creative endeavours, partially because it is so important to us, and partially because there’s so many concerns and competition surrounding us with unrealistic expectations. But even when it’s been a while since I’ve
Creative Humility and Creative Pride (opens the original)
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Before I loved to write, I loved to draw, so when I finished writing my first book, of course I had the urge to design my own cover. And I did. I took time looking for references and drawing it out in multiple ways, but even though I knew what I wanted, I didn’t quite have the skills to execute it. So, I hired someone else to do it. When I published Moon Beetles and Soul Tether, they had very different covers from what you can buy today. They were beautiful, moody, and had their own charm. There
Why Moon Beetles Should be Your Next Fantasy Read (opens the original)
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I started to write because I knew I needed to process, but I also felt like there was something missing in the stories I read. Do you ever feel that way? Do you ever feel like you read a lot or consume content because you’re looking for a feeling that’s not being addressed? My writing might not hit everyone the right way, but a few things are addressed in my work that you might be looking for. If not, I hope you find what you’re looking for, or make it yourself.<a class="image-link image2 is-vie
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