In 2019, after a decade of grit, Michael Werwie finally made it as a screenwriter. 

His 13th script, a Ted Bundy biopic, premiered at Sundance. And then it headlined on Netflix.

He had found success! But his angst lingered:

“Every new project feels like it's the first time I've ever written,” said Werwie. “Like the last movie was just a fluke, and the imposter syndrome is real.”

Poignant reminder that even professional writers feel anxious about their ability. 

Maybe you know the feeling? I know I do.

And the cure?

Honestly, I’m not sure one exists.

I think a degree of self-doubt is baked into the discipline. And all you can really do is learn to anticipate the angst, and embrace it when it comes, and convert that bad energy into good energy, creative energy, productive energy. 

“OK but how, Eddie? Convert it how??”

Again, not sure.

That is, I don’t think there’s a set playbook. We’re all different. And a big part of becoming a writer is just doing it enough to find YOUR process. And the only way to find it is by showing up, by making writing a daily habit. THIS I’m sure of. 

Whether you do screenwriting or copywriting or anything else, walk the same steps each day and you’ll eventually forge a path you can depend on.

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