I'm lying in bed as I write this, struggling to overcome a nasty cold I got while in Ireland. Being awake for 27 straight hours yesterday didn't help, I'm sure.
I stepped away from editing WIP #1 for my trip to Ireland. While I was encouraged and inspired by my surroundings for another WIP (#4) I have in mind, I find I'm feeling jaded about WIP #1.
worn out or wearied, as by overwork or overuse.I recently received a critique that had some great suggestions but also discouraged me, and I'm not quite sure why. I love my tale. I love my characters. I want my little story to be like that old Army commercial--be the best you can be. But I'm wearied. And discouraged. I'm not sure I can ever be the writer I want to be. I've had the inclination several times over the last few days just to walk away.
So as I sit in my sickbed, having a pity party, I wonder what all of you do to bolster your confidence and your energy to persevere. How do you keep yourself from feeling jaded?
