The Story
Doubter
by Michael C.
Keith
Is it a good story?
questioned the young writer.
No, it’s a bad
story, thought the young writer.
Why do I bother to write?
questioned the young writer.
Maybe it’s not so
bad, thought the young writer.
Will it get published?
questioned the young writer.
It’s just not good
enough, thought the young writer.
Why do I even try?
questioned the young writer.
The plot could be
stronger, thought the young writer.
Should I submit it?
questioned the young writer.
The characters are not
credible, thought the young writer.
Where would I send it?
questioned the young writer.
It’ll just get
rejected, thought the young writer.
Should I revise it?
questioned the young writer.
I’ll give it
another read, thought the young writer.
Wow, why did I doubt my
writing? questioned the young writer.
The New Yorker will
probably take it, thought the young writer.
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