Or, The "Should I Continue?" Crisis Comes to Us All. (Info from a writers' conference, plus my thoughts)
Whatever our vocation, there always comes a time when we think about quitting. But, if you're an artist--whether you create with words, paint, clay, whatever--these times may be more frequent than for those in other professions. Any frustration can trigger this question, but it almost always rears its ugly head when you just don't seem to be having any success, especially any monetary success. So, let's explore perseverance a little.
One thing that you need in order to persevere is life experience. Mine your life for material; trace the hand of God thru your life; journal about the things that make you "crazy" (whether it's crazy happy, sad, or angry); find your purpose in terms of your art. Live your life; take risks so that you have something to create "from". Be authentic and vulnerable, and outward-focused: in particular, if you're writing, whether it's fiction or non-fiction, write to help someone else; you're giving a voice to someone so that he/she doesn't feel alone; serve your reader/audience...
We're persevering together, my friends. May God bless you, your loved ones and your work today.
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