It was as if the pathway to publication was paved in glass and no matter how gingerly I walked, the glass has shattered beneath my feet. Like a demented wandering soldier, my finger now hovers over the delete button eager to extinguish all life from the manuscript as it awaits the remainder of my regret process to run dry. I then turn and read a quote.. Do less to achieve more and more to achieve nothing. Who said that? My mind asks, you did reply my conscience and if wise words were biscuits you would be, obese it whispered as it hid in the background giving way to anger and regret.
A few more quotes that might shape your attitude.
To conquer fear is the beginning of wisdom - Bertrand Russell.
Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts - Winston Churchill.
Try. Fail. Fail better - Samuel Beckett.
Success is dependent on effort - Sophocles.
Trust your ability - Itzhak Perlman.
I hope thy help.
Good luck.