I read your comments on the 21 Secrets Giveaway: all of them. In lieu of individual responses, I am beginning a set of posts called Taming the Critic for you. Overwhelming isn't it? How nasty that critic can be.
Firstly, let me explain how I work with my critic. Over the years, I've listened to him, shushed him, hid from him and wasted all sorts of energy on him. Until it occured to me that I may want to get to know him. And so it goes. "Stewie" and I now work hand in hand (most of the time). He's in charge of the finances and marketing 'round these parts. This is a slow and ongoing process.
Just think about this, ok? Let it rattle around in your brain and body and soul a bit. Try not to tense up to the idea of this and reject it. Maybe you could write about it. Maybe you'd like to write in a composition book or on another piece of paper that you can rip up so nobody can see it? OK? Be nice to yourself and very gentle.
Let's gather a very few supplies: a composition book, a glue stick, a pen, scissors and an old magazine. You may have tons of art supplies, but for the moment, let's put them away.
More to come.
