Lately I've gotten a lot of questions pertaining to writing and how to master its art, and one of the most asked question is " How do I stand my ground even after getting negative feedbacks or how do I build my self confidence in writing?".
Funnily enough, most people don't even know that to become a great writer you must work on yourself confidence first.
This is because, in the absence of a strong self confidence, you're likely to fold up your writing career before you even begin.
Poor self confidence says " How do you expect your audience to read what you've written when you can't even read your own work? "
And when you constantly listen to this discouraging inner critic, trust me you won't do a lot.
While having a strong self confidence reminds you of your worth and work, and how great you're going to become if you keep practicing, a low/ poor self confidence doesn't even let you paint a mind picture.
What Do I Do To Build My Self Confidence?
Especially for beginner writers, it is imperative that you keep practicing even when you don't feel like it.
Write everyday if you must, literally everyday.
Send your works out to friends and family and request for their honest feedbacks. Feedbacks shed light on your area of improvement.
Read widely, when you begin to read about anything and everything that adds positive impact to your mind and writing prowess, as unbelievable as it sounds, reading widely will boost your confidence in a remarkable way.
As a result of this, you'll realize that you'll no longer struggle for words or struggle with an idea block.
Lastly, overcome laziness and procrastination. I know some people are on this table but I won't shake it today.
Remember that no body has ever done anything by always putting off today's work for tomorrow.
Procrastination doesn't only rob you of time, it robs you of opportunities as well.
Get to work!