What They Never Told You About Blogging…

And The Fear Of Publishing Your Words

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Everything is easy… once you’re good at it.

I don’t recall where I first heard that quote, but I’ve concluded that it’s mostly bullshit when it comes to writing. There are some aspects of writing that become easier as you gain experience. Over time you gain a feel for structure, learn the rules of grammar and develop your voice.

You can find tens of thousands of articles about those topics, and others that address the nuts and bolts of writing and blogging.

There’s another side that never gets easy. It has nothing to do with your writing skills, subject matter or voice. I’m referring to the mental head-trash that keeps you from producing your best work. Each time you hit publish, there is a good chance that at least one of these outcomes will occur.

1. Nobody will notice
2. People will notice and shower you with accolades
3. People will notice and attack you with hate
4. People will notice but won’t care
5. People will notice and politely disagree with you

And of course, you never know what will happen until after you publish your piece. But we’re getting…