Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind Taught Me Patience as a Writer
Being self-employed isn’t easy for anyone. Even when one has the necessary skills, or is even a master of their trade, its not always about what you know but who you know, as the old adage goes. When one is trying to build their reputation up, it’s common for others not to take them seriously. Whether one is a beginning film maker, writer, musician, or businessperson, it can be hard to establish oneself in finding dedicated customers or supporters and those to collaborate with. Needless to say, this can be discouraging.
As a writer, I know what it’s like to try and gain followers and a reputation for myself. It’s not easy. I’ve had clients flake out on me and even more potential clients change their minds. I’ve advertised myself to strangers on Twitter and to friends on Facebook in the hopes that I’ll gain an audience for my writing. More often than not, I’m ignored. Feelings of disappointment and being unappreciated go hand in hand, making a struggling writer feel insecure and worthless.
However, there is something that has helped me change my outlook. That something is the Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind.
Morrowind: The Beginning of Lifelong Lessons
Having prior played Oblivion and Skyrim, I desperately wanted to play Morrowind. My wish…
