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5 Fears That Keep You From Becoming a Succesful Writer or Creator
#4. Fear of being yourself
As a new creator, getting people to find your work is challenging.
It can also be a challenge to produce meaningful work consistently. You have to be creative and build something that impacts others.
Furthermore, your work should be something you are passionate about. You cannot create something only for the audience. You should love doing your creative work.
Among many reasons, the most significant one I’ve found that keeps creators from succeeding is fear.
To succeed as a creator, you must overcome your fears.
“One of the greatest discoveries a man makes, one of his great surprises, is to find he can do what he was afraid he couldn’t do.”
— Henry Ford
Here are five fears that keep you from becoming a successful creator.
1. Fear of publishing
Creators have fear and doubt, stopping them from producing high-quality work.
Fear of publishing is the most common one among creators. The reasons may vary. Most of them are insecure about their work. Some wait until they produce perfect work.
