#Struggling #Writer - When to stop? Become a #Reviewer ?

As the image says....

But when do we know when to give up? How do we know when stopping rather than trying to push forward is best for us?

I've sat on two books that I've enjoyed writing, for quite some time now. Are they finished? No. I'm stuck on both of them and both are to be series books (two different series). I've sat and stared at them, I've tried to force myself to write, I've ignored them and gone a month without even peaking at them.

No answers.

It's not that I don't want to finish them, because I do. But I can't force the stories to come to me.

When do you say enough?

I imagine I could review other books. I do enjoy reading. But I'd mainly be talking to myself I suppose. After all, I pretty much only read "magical" things or "paranormal" things.

The Woes of an #Unpublished #Author

I've let the stress get to me over the last year. I was told I needed an online presence, a career arc, topics, to be social and so much more.

All of this while writing, editing, finding beta readers and more.

How does an author do what they want to do - write? There's so many more demands unless you're Nora Roberts (I bet she doesn't have to think up blog topics).

So, beginning in march, I'm going to try to be regular about blogging. Does this mean daily? Probably not. I don't think I'll ever be that good. But I'll be looking for some weekly things to join and other things to do.