Finn, deeply thinking, which all aspiring writers do... .
For the past eleven years, as a speaker and a teacher, I've emphasized one thing again and again: that to be a good writer, you don't necessarily have to believe in yourself. You only have to believe in your story. If you keep believing in that story -- be it fiction or nonfiction or a poem, a play or a screenplay -- you'll get your story out there. The power of story is often stronger than we feel at any given time.
Your fortunes may rise and fall; your confidence may come and go but your story may still be told; perhaps must be told. Don't give up.
Your fortunes may rise and fall; your confidence may come and go but your story may still be told; perhaps must be told. Don't give up.