I’ve been working on Girl In Space — brainstorming, planning, writing, recording, editing, producing, marketing — since about June 2017. But when I sat down this morning to start writing Episode 105 (a.k.a. the 5th episode of season 1), I found myself absolutely terrified.

That’s why I’m writing this now instead. (Because if there’s one thing I’m good at, it’s procrastination. :stuck_out_tongue:)

Why would I be terrified to work on something that a.) I created, and b.) I love?

I mean, I’m living the writing dream. Instead of being trapped in a cubicle working for someone else, I’m in a swanky coffee shop, watching the sun rise over a frozen prairie…

Staring at a blank screen.

Knowing that the things I put onto this screen will be read and judged by thousands.

Knowing that their judgment can determine my long-term success.

No pressure.

Realizing that while I LOVE writing, it is actually more difficult than my 8-to-5 job ever was.

And that that is a good thing.

My reward isn’t relaxation.

It’s a challenge.

It’s a megaphone from which my message can be heard.

It’s the opportunity to make a difference.

It’s my job today to face those fears, embrace them, chew them up, spit them out, and keep on creating.

:heartpulse: :writing_hand:

xo,
Sarah