In Six Words: "My Biggest Challenge as a Writer"

What is the biggest obstacle you've run up against as a writer? What have you had to overcome at one time or another (or what do you consistently have to overcome) in order to keep on creating?

In six words, share the toughest challenge you've encountered as a writer!

(Remember: six words--no more, no less!)

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Believing in myself, no matter what.

A comfortable pen and deep quiet

Telling stories with the right words.

I empathize with this, too. Just last night I was sitting at my computer trying to dole out at least 500 words for my story, and all I could do was stare. :-/
Getting myself to write, of course.

sending the book out too soon

Making time. Trusting myself. Maintaining momentum.

Afraid of failure, afraid of success

Getting the hell off of Pinterest.

LOL! You're not alone. ;)

my own dark depressing demon naysayer

Where do I go from here?

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