To send out work or not to send out work? Is it enough to write and keep it in a box? Why write if the idea of someone reading it is terrifying? How many rejections before either you should just give yourself over to your day job? Maybe my work is too ____________ for ordinary mortals! Ha! Maybe it’s not any good.

Well, sometimes work can’t find its market. The writing is good but it isn’t what’s “in.” Or it’s just plain bad. How do you know the difference? Who would tell you and who would you believe?

When are you admirable for your determination and when are you pathetic for your pipe dream? Biggest fear? That ambition outstrips my ability. How do I know? Maybe I could do this forever and never get it right. Is writing like that–beyond sheer doggedness?

I think I’ve asked this question before, but it’s a question that doesn’t go away.