When It's Time for a Writer to Refocus
by Henry McLaughlin @RiverBendSagas As you know from previous posts, I have a heart condition. A serious one. And sometimes it�s tempting to give in to it, to pamper myself, to let it limit my experiences and enjoyment of life. But I don�t. I want to live to the fullest, to enjoy all God has for me. I take care of myself and listen to my wife and the medical team around me so I don�t do stupid. But I won�t let the condition hamper me. Sometimes, I�ve been tempted to give up on writing because of what seems to be insurmountable obstacles and limitations. Building a platform, maintaining a presence on social media, being an active marketer seem beyond my reach at times. Poor sales of my indie books drags at me. Finding an agent seems to have more hoops than a Hula Hoop factory and they all have to be jumped through just right. And they keep moving the hoops. Focusing on the writing itself can overwhelm some of us. Limitations on our time, family responsibilities, health concerns, and our...