It Seems Like Everyone And Their Mama Is A “Writer” Now
Everyone’s writing now. Literally everybody. And I honestly don’t know why I write anymore.
I’m starting to feel invalid as far as my writing goes. Are writers even necessary? Anyone can do this. EVERYONE is doing this. Do people really even read my shit?
Honestly…
I have been racing through my brain, trying to think of different ways to make my blog stand out. Ways to get someone to see about me, and my thoughts. Find ways for me to stand out.
What will my blog be about? Come on, Aaminah…pick a set theme!
But I’m drawing blanks.
Do I inspire?
Make people laugh?
Gossip?
WHAT?!
And even if I choose, where is the originality?
I’m honestly at a place in my life where I don’t know if this is for me….
If this is the one thing I can call mine and mean it. Know my place. Earn my living.
Sometimes when I brainstorm and come up with ideas, I irritate myself at the process… how I turn some of the dumbest shit into a post because I haven’t written in a while.
Or how about the times I tell my friends about my blog and they brush it off as if I’m talking about some guy that’s obviously uninterested?
Oh, and I can’t forget about the moments where I have a post I wanna talk about, but “____ will ask me if it’s about him/her.”
I’m more than frustrated.
But I’m only frustrated because the one skill I love to use, doesn’t matter to anyone. The one skill I do possess, anyone can do….
And so I’m stuck.
Stuck with another love that doesn’t love JUST me.
Great.
May 15, 2014
Hi Aaminah, I would say if what you love to do is write, then write. Unfortunately when you do something “unconventional”, friends and family don’t get it or take you seriously. I’ve experienced the same as a coach. I’ve also experienced the feeling of wondering if anyone is even reading what I’m writing. I don’t consider myself a writer, however I do write a weekly blog. Two weeks ago I wrote a blog article and just before I scheduled it, I wondered what the point was. Do people even care what I’m saying? I scheduled anyway. When that blog was published I received a message from a lady who had literally ended a long term relationship that day and told me that reading my article made her feel she was not alone. So I’m guessing your writing is making a difference and is being read. Are you part of any groups or circles of like minded people (not necessarily writers)? I’ve found that extremely helpful when I’m doubting myself or my friends/family are doubting or disregarding what I do.
May 15, 2014
See that’s the thing…just because someone claims to be something, doesn’t mean that’s what they are. Furthermore, and modern media can vouch for this, just because someone is popular for a craft, doesn’t really mean they’re good at it either. Then, there are tons of people who are actually really good at it, which is how I relate very well to your mental conundrum.
I will, however, say that there is enough room in this world for all of us to be great. Even if we were to all DO the same things, we all have different approaches and different ways to express it. If you and I were given the same topic to write about, the outcome wouldn’t be the same. Your voice, your experiences, your perspectives are unique to you and that’s the beautiful thing about it.
Do what you love. It will all fall into place at the right time.