The World Deserves Your Creations

Your creations matter — even when it feels like they don’t.

Judgy cat is judgy. Photo by Murray “MJ” Blehart

As an artist, how many of the following have you experienced?

• Nobody wants to read my book/buy my art.
• Why am I bothering to do this? It’s been done before.
• Who cares about me and my creations?
• Many creations like mine already exist. Why should I finish?
• Who am I to think my art has value?
• Nobody is going to care if I never share my art.

I’ve experienced all of these at one time or another. I am a sci-fi and fantasy author. There are lots and lots of others out there. Many have created amazing works that got turned into TV shows and movies. Who in the hell do I think I am trying to add my voice to this crowded field?

The answer is — I am a unique voice. What’s more, my creations matter — even when it feels like they don’t.

Just because others have done art similar to what you do means that it’s worth doing. So why shouldn’t you?

Still, it can feel like you are screaming into the void. Does anyone give a rat’s ass? Why should I?

Because nobody has your voice, your vision, but you.