The HARDEST Part of Being an Author

I've heard it said that if you can be anything other than a writer-- do it.

But what's so hard about being a writer? Before I became one, I assumed it was a cushy job spent in luxurious cafés sipping coffee and slaying imaginary dragons. If that's true, why does every writer I know refer to the process as utter agony?
It's not the patience or dedication to writing every day. It's not the hours spent in solitude or out of touch with reality. It's not even the lack of a steady paycheck. After careful reflection, I've nailed it down to the hardest part.

The hardest part of being a writer is believing in yourself.

At every stage of the process you find yourself face to face with this obstacle.
You question whether you're good enough. You're scared to show anyone your book. You're crushed by every bad review. Not only are you not making any money, you're SPENDING money. Editing, cover design, advertising-- it all costs HUGE money with no garantee that you'll ever make a dime.

And in the face of it all; if you keep going, if you keep putting the work out there, if you keep breaking down those walls and silencing your doubts-- you become an Author.

What do you think the hardest part is?

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