Navigating the Challenges of a Writing Career: Keep It Low-Key
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Chapter 1: The Importance of Secrecy in Your Writing Career
Great writing stems from a healthy state of mind.
When I first embarked on my writing journey, I had no clue how to turn my passion into profit. Eager to prove my capabilities to my sister, I reached out to over 200 companies in a single week, launched a blog on WordPress, and submitted poetry for cash prizes.
It felt like I was in a real-life version of the Hunger Games.
I fought fiercely for my aspiration of becoming a paid writer. I navigated through a maze of obstacles, metaphorically battling my way past numerous challenges.
Here's the essential lesson: always keep your writing endeavors private to avoid the pitfalls of external opinions.
Reflecting on my journey, I wish I had maintained a low profile about my writing aspirations. Initially, my excitement led me to share my ambitions with my family, who had consistently supported my other pursuits. However, their reactions were far from encouraging:
"What about your financial future?"
"Seriously, consider a real job."
"Welcome to the world of earning $1.06."
Growing up in a traditional household that reveres careers like chemical engineering and law, my parents were not pleased with my choice to abandon what they viewed as a valuable engineering degree for writing.
Here are some challenges I faced by not keeping my writing career under wraps:
- Excessive discouragement
- Heightened pressure
- Disheartening reactions from family about my professional choices
- A constant need to justify my writing career to everyone I encountered
This situation can be detrimental to your writing journey. While some might argue that skepticism can serve as motivation to excel, I hold my family's opinions in high regard. Their sacrifices to provide me with a quality education weigh heavily on my conscience.
Although I believed I was on the right path, self-doubt crept in, leading me to abandon my writing career twice before I finally resolved to push through.
It's important to note that my family wasn't the sole reason for my setbacks, but their discouragement certainly impacted my mental state. This is why I advocate for a quieter approach to your writing career.
Great writing flourishes in a healthy mindset. Disruptions from family members only hinder your creativity, aspirations, and self-awareness.
Allow your writing career to develop quietly; the eventual success will be even more rewarding.
In the words of Lil' Wayne:
"Real G's move in silence like lasagna."
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Section 1.1: Embracing Discretion
Maintaining a low profile allows you to focus more on your craft without external distractions. The less you share, the more freedom you have to explore your creativity without judgment.
Subsection 1.1.1: The Impact of Family Expectations
Section 1.2: Building Your Writing Career in Silence
In the early stages of your writing journey, it's crucial to lay the groundwork quietly. This way, when you finally share your achievements, they will resonate with the satisfaction of hard work and perseverance.
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