I enjoyed writing on this subject. I agree that celebrating accomplishments is a huge part of it, but it isn’t always easy. To me, and I don’t know if anyone else feels this way, but celebrating accomplishments seems kind of like bragging. I’m definitely a more humble, modest, “Yes ma’am, thank you sir” kind of person. So, I personally need to work on celebrating.

Yes! These issues really do exist in every industry. I’ve found that once you’re doing the job for a couple of weeks, consistently, you get more comfortable with it and that boost of confidence helps tremendously. For me, though, it never goes away, it’s just not a constant anymore.

I completely agree! That’s definitely part of the struggle. But hey, that’s why we’ve got editors and family and friends.

Richard, thank you for your story. Like Jo Ann said, just enjoy writing. Being a good storyteller isn’t about impeccable grammar or spelling, but about how well you, well, tell the story. The grammar and spelling can always be fixed. If you enjoy writing, that’s all that matters.

Hi Richard,
Thank you for sharing your story. Like you I have a disability called dyslexia. However, it did not keep me from moving forward in life and enjoy writing short essays and poems.
Forget about verbs and just enjoy life and writing.
Good day to you my friend. Jo Ann Z.

Thanks for sharing, Elizabeth!