Watcher.

My watcher is unique and very different from the one that Gail Godwin describes. He never makes and appearance while I am writing on a topic that I am passionate about. In situations like that I feel as if nothing can stop me and the words flow out of me like rushing water. If I am not so confident in the topic, my watcher makes me hesitate in my writing, drawing the process out and makes it take way longer than it should. My watcher really makes most of his appearances after I complete a work. That's when he brings thoughts of doubt and self consciousness. My watcher makes me want to keep my work a secret, most of the time I feel as though it is something very personal and if I were to share it would be an invasion of my privacy. I know that all of these thoughts are irrational, and I have my watcher to thank for it. I have no reason to doubt my writing, past experience has shown me that I am in fact a good writer. I hate my watcher for making me doubt myself and my abilities, but in a way he always ensures that I am putting forth my best efforts.