Try, Try Again…

Hi, everyone!

One of the most important reasons why I made this blog, as well as my videos, is because I want to pull the curtain back on being an up and coming writer. Every writer has their own ways of navigating the platform building of their author and writing career, but I always balked at the idea of starting a platform because I knew what I put out into the world would be seen potentially by other new writers with the same dreams and aspirations as me. It doesn’t really take me long before I overthink and freeze without ever getting the chance to share what I love.

But enough is enough.

I’m going to share with you guys so many behind the scenes of being a writer because I believe a writer’s journey is more than just the road to publication. It’s more than the book signings, contracts, book covers, editing, (actual) writing, etc. In so many ways, becoming a writer is about always growing and being vulnerable about that journey.

Now, what does all this mean?

It means that I’ve tried and I’ve failed, I’ve tried again, and failed again. And while I’m praying this time I can make something of this try, I know it’s all in God’s hands.

God knows my fears. He knows my frustrations, my hesitations, my dreams, my brokenness, and my every prayer whispered in the darkest of nights. I’m praying that my adventures, the good, the bad, and the ugly, are all going to inspire and help someone who has or is facing the difficulties that come with pursuing their dreams, writing or otherwise! :)

I know my own dreams have changed considerably over even just this past year. That’s a story for another time, though.

Truth is, there’s no “one size fits all” for writers- just like people in their own unique way. Every writer will find their own voice and path to take. Mine has already experienced some rough waters, but I know God is going to guide me just like He’s guiding you.

In writing this, I hope someone out there can connect with these words as I know trying to create a persona is so much harder than creating a character from a book. Because it’s me. It’s you. It’s us, trying to be vulnerable and trying to take that next step to see our writing reach a wider audience.

To conclude this post, I want to say that my blog and videos will be devoted to the life of a writer. I wish I had the aesthetic of a writer, it might actually be easier. Instead, I’m sitting on my bathroom floor at 3:28 in the morning as I am too tired to brush my teeth at the moment (I will brush them, I promise, it’s just gonna take some time for me to stand up 😂). I won’t be perfect at this or anything, but that’s the point of everything I’m trying to create here.

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