Gaining 428 followers on my second month of writing is a mega achievement for any writer at any ability.
Having this many people follow you in a single month is no joke, especially as a beginner.
The discipline and consistency required to achieve things like this really makes you question if writing is really a good enough career to invest in.
However, here’s how I went against the odds and allowed myself to reach new heights as a writer:.
Some of these sound cliche, but the things that are cliche are the things that most people neglect and overlook. So hear me out.
Just do it.
If you have something on your mind that you want to show the world, just show it.
Don’t hold back, as you’ll prevent your own success. Not listening to your mind is a fatal mistake that many writers, including me, have made.
Being a textbook writer reduces the creativity your brain is capable of; not only that, it restricts you as a writer.
With the limitless capabilities your mind has, you choose to write stories that have already been written by countless writers.
Therefore, whenever you think of something new, transform it into a written format.
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