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Write Your Heart Out
If there’s a “secret,” that’s it.
Warning: Banal comment ahead.
Writing is damned hard work.
A real pisser. Although, as we go through the process, or the “journey,” take your pick — we come to understand that it’s difficult on a number of levels.
There is the constant head-bang of “What shall I write about today?” The ripping through grey matter to come up with something — anything — that will connect with our readers. The days when we think we’ve “said it all,” are some of the hardest of all.
Along with that is the ever-increasing challenge of “volume.” Are we, for fuck’s sake, writing enough? How much is enough, anyway? One story a day? Two? Three?
One gem, or three pieces of crap. Now that’s a conundrum.
And now, with the shift in Medium’s algorithm, we’re confronted with more questions, more doubts and naturally, more “how to” stories than ever.
How can we possibly wade through all this stuff? Someone, write that story.
Here’s what I’ve discovered. The “secret,” if you will. Vulnerability rocks. Don’t shy away from being yourself. You already know this. We all do.
