

Nobody can write *your* story the way you can. Then, there are LOTS of ways forward, I promise. Once it's done, then you can fret about all the other stuff, but it's all moot until you actually have a finished manuscript. Write a story that you would love to read. There's no point in worrying about ANY of that until *after* you have a completed book.

Don't let fears about selling, or the competition, or what's going on with publishing into your head. Write with the door closed - in other words, protect your mental space. Don …more Hi Cintia! It's hard, but you have to block out everything but your story.

Anthea Sharp Hi Cintia! It's hard, but you have to block out everything but your story.
