Comments on: Freelancing and Creativity Blocks: Insecurity and Intimidation http://www.quietrebelwriter.com/2008/04/29/freelancing-and-creativity-blocks-insecurity-and-intimidation/ Writing and Creative Success Through Righteous, Rockin' Rebellion Sat, 05 Jul 2008 03:01:31 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.1 By: James Chartrand - Men with Pens http://www.quietrebelwriter.com/2008/04/29/freelancing-and-creativity-blocks-insecurity-and-intimidation/#comment-2288 James Chartrand - Men with Pens Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:43:18 +0000 http://www.quietrebelwriter.com/2008/04/29/freelancing-and-creativity-blocks-insecurity-and-intimidation/#comment-2288 Hmmm... good question. There isn't much that intimidates me (and that's probably what gets me into trouble more often than not!) I think I feel more intimidated by personal projects than work. Work is work; it's impersonal and my job. But private projects? I wonder if I'm sometimes in over my head or whether I truly can pull it off. Sometimes. Only sometimes. I think the trick, in my case, is knowing that even if I don't make it, that's okay. I'll live, learn, and be better next time. Thanks for the link! Hmmm… good question. There isn’t much that intimidates me (and that’s probably what gets me into trouble more often than not!)

I think I feel more intimidated by personal projects than work. Work is work; it’s impersonal and my job. But private projects? I wonder if I’m sometimes in over my head or whether I truly can pull it off.

Sometimes. Only sometimes. I think the trick, in my case, is knowing that even if I don’t make it, that’s okay. I’ll live, learn, and be better next time.

Thanks for the link!

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]]> By: Amy http://www.quietrebelwriter.com/2008/04/29/freelancing-and-creativity-blocks-insecurity-and-intimidation/#comment-2304 Amy Wed, 30 Apr 2008 02:50:49 +0000 http://www.quietrebelwriter.com/2008/04/29/freelancing-and-creativity-blocks-insecurity-and-intimidation/#comment-2304 @James - Hello, and welcome to this corner of the blogosphere, James! I think you bring up a good point. In my post tomorrow I'm looking at what for many people is a personal project: writing fiction or nonfiction novels. It's there I think insecurity and intimidation can grab on with a kungfu grip. It's ideal when "work is work," and I think that comes with time and experience. Thanks for stopping by, and check out tomorrow's post. @Sherree - Absolutely. That's a great point, and something very pertinent when it comes to marketing freelance services. I'll write more about that and intimidation on Thursday... @James - Hello, and welcome to this corner of the blogosphere, James! I think you bring up a good point. In my post tomorrow I’m looking at what for many people is a personal project: writing fiction or nonfiction novels. It’s there I think insecurity and intimidation can grab on with a kungfu grip. It’s ideal when “work is work,” and I think that comes with time and experience. Thanks for stopping by, and check out tomorrow’s post.

@Sherree - Absolutely. That’s a great point, and something very pertinent when it comes to marketing freelance services. I’ll write more about that and intimidation on Thursday…

]]> By: Sherree http://www.quietrebelwriter.com/2008/04/29/freelancing-and-creativity-blocks-insecurity-and-intimidation/#comment-2307 Sherree Wed, 30 Apr 2008 03:01:07 +0000 http://www.quietrebelwriter.com/2008/04/29/freelancing-and-creativity-blocks-insecurity-and-intimidation/#comment-2307 I think it's tough as a freelancer because it's a subjective business where you're only as good as your last story or press release. For me, anyway, every time I work for clients, I feel I have to prove myself all over again. And, yes, that leads to a certain level of insecurity and doubt. Even though I know in advance how I'm going to structure my lead and paragraphs, but there's always that lingering question of whether I'll hit the mark or fall short or whether the right sources will be available to enable me to craft a good story. I think it’s tough as a freelancer because it’s a subjective business where you’re only as good as your last story or press release. For me, anyway, every time I work for clients, I feel I have to prove myself all over again. And, yes, that leads to a certain level of insecurity and doubt. Even though I know in advance how I’m going to structure my lead and paragraphs, but there’s always that lingering question of whether I’ll hit the mark or fall short or whether the right sources will be available to enable me to craft a good story.

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