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Writing

/ Nancy Ann Creed / Leave a comment

The fear of failure sits upon my chest,
The weight of it a crushing dread.
I look upon the page and see my words
And know they’re not enough, they’re dead.

I want to write, I want to share
My thoughts and feelings with the world,
But I’m afraid that no one will care
Or that they’ll laugh and call me hurled.

So I sit here, frozen in my fear,
Unable to write, unable to speak.
I’m trapped inside my own self-doubt
And I don’t know how to break free.

But then I think of all the great
Writers who have come before me.
They all faced the same fears, I know,
But they didn’t let them stop them.

So I take a deep breath and start to write,
And as I do, the fear begins to fade.
I know that I’m not perfect, but that’s okay.
I’m just going to write and let the words flow.

I may never be a famous author,
But that’s okay. I’m just going to write
For myself and for the few who care
To read what I have to say.

Help With Marketing Please

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I need help marketing and none of my books are selling and I am at a loss. 

As a writer, we need to specialize in many things. We need to tell interesting stories, use proper grammar, have captivating covers and then market our books. I struggle with marketing. 

I have put so much time and money into my books that I don’t see a point anymore. It is not about making money; it’s about sharing my story. Of course, making money would be nice, but I want people to read my works. I want people to experience the worlds I have created. 

So, I am at a loss. I have many ideas for future books, but I am finding it difficult to keep going. I have a full-time job, and a family, and although I would love to stay at home and write, that is not something I can do right now. Plus, I love being a teacher. 

In the past, people have told me to make a Facebook page, put your book on these sites, and share your work. I have done those things and I am still not selling my books. What have you done to market your books? Have you hired a professional? I would appreciate any advice.