I’m rereading Austin Kleon’s wonderful book ‘Show Your Work’ in an attempt to muster up the courage to publish this blog. For anyone else struggling with the fear of sharing your thoughts, writing, art, or anything else, I thought I’d share what I just read… “Amateurs are not afraid to make mistakes or look ridiculous in public. They’re in love, so they don’t hesitate to do work that others think of as silly or just plain stupid… Amateurs know that contributing something is b

Blogging concerns me because good writing takes time, and some distance, before publication. First drafts are invariably pieces of shit. But that’s what blogging is, right, shitty first drafts? Maybe I just have to accept that and get started. So, here goes… warts, stupid thoughts, bad grammar and all. Aaahhh!!!!! #writing #blogging