https://lauriethompson.com/2008/12/08/why-do-i-write-because-its-the-hardest-thing-ive-ever-done/ Inspiring and empowering young readers Sat, 05 Dec 2020 16:52:40 +0000 hourly 1 https://lauriethompson.com/2008/12/08/why-do-i-write-because-its-the-hardest-thing-ive-ever-done/#comment-21 Tue, 09 Dec 2008 20:28:58 +0000 https://lauriethompson.com/2008/12/08/why-do-i-write-because-its-the-hardest-thing-ive-ever-done/#comment-21 What a great post, Laurie — I read Kevan’s article and had exactly the same response. I think artistic expression of any kind is one of the hardest things a person can do. Internal and external pressures are both so great, the expectations so high, and the interpretation so subjective. I keep hoping there is a secret to making it easy, but I never quite manage to find it. Thankfully, we have each other!

]]> https://lauriethompson.com/2008/12/08/why-do-i-write-because-its-the-hardest-thing-ive-ever-done/#comment-20 Tue, 09 Dec 2008 16:17:18 +0000 https://lauriethompson.com/2008/12/08/why-do-i-write-because-its-the-hardest-thing-ive-ever-done/#comment-20 Good post. It’s interesting that you mention the impostor syndrome. I just wrote a book on the subject and I was interviewed two nights ago by the Millionaire Authors’ Club on the subject. Part of the conversation was how the impostor syndrome plays into writing for authors.
The Impostor Syndrome is the feeling that you are not as smart, talented, or skilled as people think you are. It’s the feeling that you are a fake and have been getting away with something and are about to be found out. It affects 70% of adults and is especially prevalent in high achieving women.
You can take a 20 question test to see how much the impostor syndrome affects you at: http://www.ImpostorQuiz.com.
John Graden
http://www.TheImpostorSyndrome.com

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