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Writing this week has been a mixed bag. On one hand, I think I’ve written every day. On the other, I feel like the quality isn’t there. This week’s Flash Fiction is a good example. I described where I’d gone with the prompt (‘I always hated writing stories’ – thanks Liam!) to a friend this evening and as I said it, I was just thinking “This is really really bad”.

So bad in fact that I’ve just rewritten it. While it’s an improvement, part of me still hears that voice loud and clear.

If you read it, don’t be worrying. It’s not exactly what I feel when I think of my writing. But there’s definitely an element of that voice in there. That self doubt and irrational anger at my own ineptitude. (Why can’t you just be a good writer?!)

It’s something everyone faces though. The best we can do is just try and try and try, and hopefully improve.

Thanks for reading.