Guest blogger Fleur McDonald writes: I accidently fell into writing. Yep, Id always love to write: poetry, short stories and so on. I never thought Id be good enough to get a publishing contract.
Believing in your ability to do something is often hard. Staring at a blank computer screen, wondering how Im going to fill it with 100,000 is daunting and I often question my ability, as does the famous singer Stinger, does. On hearing that interview, I felt I was in company!
When Red Dust was picked up, I still didnt believe I was good enough to have a book in the book stores! My editor kept sending me short emails: You CAN write. You CAN write!
I did have a turning point though. Red Dust was shortlisted for the ABIA and R*BY Awards, this year. I was shortlisted with two of my favourite authors and I sat at the computer screen, staring at my name alongside three others, I suddenly wondered if I could do it? Maybe I could!
Im a farmer, by trade and a mum to two one with a learning disability. Those things take up most of my time, but Ive found that if you really love something, youll find time to do it. Thats how I wrote Blue Skies: two hours, once a week, in our accountants office! Sometimes I do find more time at home, but not often.
If love something and wonder if youre good at it then find out. Take the plunge!
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