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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.