Alright Writer

And should try to get your style to skyrocket — Creativity is an eluding concept. Most people grow up thinking it’s a gift some have and some don’t. I did too. Those who choose to write despite this belief soon realize this is a myth but struggle to increase their creativity. They read about it. They follow simple practices like…

Lessons from falling for lies most writers believe — I left a good job in the country of my dreams, Japan, almost two years ago. I gave everything up to become a “writer.” Today, I’m far from being the definition of a “success.” I don’t make a living wage with my words. My audience has both skyrocketed and plummeted…

Let go of these and your journey will shine bright — Being an online writer is stressful. Every word you publish is out in the world, ready for people to pulverize your every hope and dream. I’ve written over a thousand articles. Worries have been my companion along this beautiful yet brutal path. …

You deserve to reach new heights. — An alone writer is a failing writer. I started writing with a strong belief I could pull off being a writer on my own. I knew it’d take time but I also believed it was possible with enough time and practice. Whenever I think about this, I want to hit…

And what to change to join the club — Great writers look like magicians. They put out incredible articles or books over and over again. They make it look easy until you try to do the same and realize, well, that you suck. I’m no exception. I remember having big dreams when I started writing, only to realize soon…

Don’t lie and say you don’t want to be famous — Looking at your audience statistics is like a drug. Once you start, you can’t seem to stop. You know you shouldn’t care but you can’t help it. You keep reloading your page over and over, waiting for your dose of dopamine. In a recent conversation with some writer friends, one…

It’s even more important than you’ve been told. — My mom spent my entire childhood telling me I should be a lawyer because I always tried to find a justification for everything. I transformed simple stories into grand adventures filled with details so I’d lose the listener halfway through. …

Tips for non-fiction writers to reach more readers — The internet is flooded with boring articles about self-improvement and you’ve probably contributed to that ton of garbage. I know I have. It’s almost a rite of passage now. If you want to be a non-fiction writer, you have to write some crap nobody should ever want to read. But…

And how to rekindle the fire of your growth — Writers of all levels burn out, and the common solution taken is to add more writing tasks to their workload. That’s a mistake. Most of the time, all they need is to do a few things to rekindle the fire and reach new heights. I’ve burned out too many times…