3 Truths to Accept Being a Writer When You’re Starting Out

Once you do, life becomes much easier.

Noah Nelson
ILLUMINATION

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Being a writer is tough.

Continuing to write amid obstacles and other hurdles in the way is life-changing.

Take it from someone like me who has been writing for the better part of his life, over three of those years here on Medium.

I’m not going to sugarcoat anything.

Writing is not for everyone, but it can be for you. That is, if you do the work, stick with it and believe in yourself.

If you want to be a writer, here are 3 truths you need to accept:

Not Everyone Will Enjoy Your Writing

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Have you ever heard this phrase before?

Your writing sucks.

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Noah Nelson
ILLUMINATION

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Alum | Author of “Life: A Collection of Short Stories” and “Dana and Me” | Featured Writer on ILLUMINATION (23x).