I'm not generally a new year's resolution-maker but prefer instead to set goals as the need arises. And if I do happen to set some goals shortly after January 1, I know that I have twelve months to complete them (or at least chip away at them).
Anyway, one thing I've decided to work on is putting myself out there more, as a writer specifically. I can always find a reason why something I write isn't good enough or isn't complete enough. But I'm realizing--in all aspects of life--that this hang-up gets me nowhere. I've had enough with the over-analytical perfectionism.
In telling you this I'm not looking for support or praise or for someone to hold me accountable. Rather, I'm showing off for you! Zoe told me about a blog that accepts submissions for publishing. The blog in question is The Whiskey Monologues. I picked out my favorite alcohol-related post and emailed it in (well, after tweaking the main character a wee bit; you'll understand if you look at both versions).
The process was completely painless and totally gratifying. I highly recommend putting your beer goggles on and sitting down with your pen and paper. Well, if you're into that sort of thing.
See my name in lights here.
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