I want writers to stop apologizing for “being slow writers” or their work being “not the best”. I’ve been seeing this a lot lately and it’s honestly heartbreaking.
Who made you feel that way? Seriously. Because somewhere along the way, someone did, and I’m beyond sorry you have to feel the need to apologize for 1. being human and 2. being human.
Do not rush. Do not pressure yourself. Do not compare yourself to others. That’s when writing stops being fun. I’m also speaking from experience.
Creativity takes time. I cannot stress this enough. It is not possible to churn out fics on fics on fics to no end or break.
We are human. We only have so much time for this incredible hobby. We have families, jobs, pets, obligations, doctor’s appts, health scares, financial troubles, bad days, good days, distracted days, days where we write like a god, days where it seems we’ll never write again.
None of us will ever be “the best” writer. You don’t need to apologize for that. Fuck, Stephen King has haters and look at his success!!! You can only be as good as you try, and as good as you practice, and as good as you learn.
Stay true to you, writer. Take your time. Enjoy yourself. Focus on being your best, not thee best because no such thing exists.
I love you, fellow writer. We all do!
Be gentle with yourself. I look forward to seeing your work out there. 🩷
