It's completely relatable to hear about your initial burst of enthusiasm – gaining almost 100 subscribers in a month is fantastic! – followed by the "crisis of confidence" eight weeks in. That honeymoon phase of any new endeavor, whether it's writing or a new hobby, often gives way to the inevitable dip when the initial excitement wears off and the real work begins. It’s in those moments that we really test our commitment and redefine our motivations.
Your honesty about struggling with direction, asking "Does the style of my writing even matter?", is a powerful acknowledgment of that very human experience. It's a reminder that progress isn't always linear, and those periods of doubt are often exactly where true growth and clarity begin to emerge. The fact that you're even giving this consideration is, as you said, a significant start.
It's completely relatable to hear about your initial burst of enthusiasm – gaining almost 100 subscribers in a month is fantastic! – followed by the "crisis of confidence" eight weeks in. That honeymoon phase of any new endeavor, whether it's writing or a new hobby, often gives way to the inevitable dip when the initial excitement wears off and the real work begins. It’s in those moments that we really test our commitment and redefine our motivations.
Your honesty about struggling with direction, asking "Does the style of my writing even matter?", is a powerful acknowledgment of that very human experience. It's a reminder that progress isn't always linear, and those periods of doubt are often exactly where true growth and clarity begin to emerge. The fact that you're even giving this consideration is, as you said, a significant start.
You matter. Keep going.
thanks for that deeply thoughtful response! I really appreciate it