Six-Word Saturday Meme #48

Posted by: Allison on: November 15, 2014

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I’m scared to share my stories!

For the past few years, I have stayed safe and comfortable with my writing. Four years into blogging, I can now output a review in about an hour. At least on the good days. I also rarely ask my husband anymore to critique my posts.

Articles are somewhat different. It does takes me a few hours to research. Then I have to figure out my slant. After that, I have to write the darn thing! Still, two years into writing articles for volunteer organizations, I don’t hesitate about offering to write one.

Yet earlier this week, I found myself telling my husband, “I’m scared to share my writing!” Why? When the students in my after school writing club all decided to write a scary story, I agreed to challenge myself by trying my hand at one too.

Outlining the plot for my story wasn’t so bad. Actually, I felt kind of excited…. until the moment to write came. I hated every word I put on the page.

The problem is I haven’t shared enough of my fiction to know how others will react. I know there are readers who like my blog. And I know there are readers who like my articles. But I don’t know if I will ever have readers who like my stories. And so I’m terrified. Yet I’m going to require my students to share their work, I have to be also willing to take that step.

That’s been the highlight of my week. What about you?

10 Responses to "Six-Word Saturday Meme #48"

1 | Judy
November 15, 2014 at 2:07 pm

Give it your best shot! I am working on memoirs through my blog. I had to start somewhere.

Allison
November 15, 2014 at 4:50 pm

All the best with your memoirs! A blog is a good place to start. It gives you an immediate audience and encourages discipline.

2 | Ron.
November 15, 2014 at 1:23 pm

Currently attempting to overcome sloth and reluctance, which have resulted in a dearth of active submissions. Got out a few pieces this past week & am determined to keep at least half a dozen in the pipeline at all times.

Allison
November 15, 2014 at 4:29 pm

Good for you! I hope to hear of some success stories.

3 | vivienne blake
November 15, 2014 at 8:50 am

Go for it. What’s the worst that can happen?

Allison
November 15, 2014 at 4:28 pm

One fear is that my students will think I’m the worst writing teacher ever. My husband says that I need to remember that I’m modeling the whole process for them, including revision.

4 | Karen S.
November 15, 2014 at 8:33 am

I say share away! We’re here at the ready!

Allison
November 15, 2014 at 4:27 pm

When I work on my story again, I might have to do that old trick of thinking about one student who might like my story. 🙂

5 | Elaine - I used to be indecisive
November 15, 2014 at 7:50 am

The more you share your fiction, the easier it will get. 🙂 My week’s highlight was coffee after work with two friends I hadn’t had the chance to chat with for a while.

Allison
November 15, 2014 at 4:24 pm

A good highlight! Seeing old friends is always a treat.

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