I am still off

Self-editing.

I have said before,

 I write on a thirty second mark.

I also have a ten second edit.

This is the easiest way to say I don't like my own stuff.

I notice when it is going a direction,

 one I don't care for.

Still,

  I miss things.

Giving myself a cushion,

 I tend to not write in a conventional way.

This is where writer's doubt sinks in.

This is also where I decide to run with it.

If I were to let my doubt settle in,

 there would have never been one word.

The doubts push me.

I will write.

Reviews

[Lyn Anderson]

This is something that can kill a write, self doubt and over editing. Mind you, over confident and sloppy can be ugly and difficult to read. You are neither of the latter two

[Jon Roggie]

I just write. I also like to share what is going through my mind during the process! Look up Bessie Smith.

[Onlyme]

Never give up hope of doing something great and don't be so self-critical of yourself. On what subject you choose to write about. As long as it comes from the heart and you stand by what you said. That speaks volumes.

[Jon Roggie]

I have to be harsh to myself. It is part of learning. I make mistakes, and try to move along. I just keep writing!

[Wild Rose]

Keep on trying > Someday you will write a masterpiece > But would you like it yourself

[Jon Roggie]

Once in awhile, you write something. You can tell it is good. That is worth all of the writes you doubt. It depends on the type of write.