NED. It is a seemingly an innocent name. Au contraire. NED stands for three of the most horrible syndromes an author can have.
1.) N= No one syndrome. The No one syndrome is when someone thinks no one at all can write except the already published and successful writers, and even they are pushing it. These people may have great talent, they just have no faith. If you think you have what it takes to write, then try it. What’s the worst thing that can happen?
2.) E=Everyone syndrome. It is the exact opposite of N. These people think that everyone who wants to be published can be. That’s not quite true. Writting is a hard business, and not all people have the time, talent, money and skills to do so. Frequently E’s are unable to write, but have unrealistically high expectations. So if you suffer from this, you will suffer in writting, but I assure you it will all be worth in the end.
3.) D=Delayers syndrome. They aren’t pessimistic. They don’t have ridiculously high hopes. So they start prepared...but don’t carry through. They get to something they don’t like...outlining, tough scenes, difficult character, and suddenly their busy. Their manuscript left under other work...then in a drawer...then they’ve forgotten half of their ideas. Stick through it! Plow through! Make time for your manuscript. It’s your baby, you don’t want to leave your baby whenever you get busy!
Do you notice what is the cure for all NED’s? Writing.
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