Writing Advice #14 *Homer Simpson Edition*

Dear Ottessa,

How does one get over crippling self-consciousness and an overwhelming feeling of being a cringey, pretentious loser when they’re writing? The last couple years whenever I’ve tried to write it’s as if there’s an audience watching from above and giggling like who the fuck does this bitch think she is??

Thanks,

Homer

Dear Homer,

First of all, if I were a cartoon, and single, I would totally bone you.

Moving on: Being a cringey pretentious loser is how we all start out.