Falling into the writer category is a milestone itself, finding yourself pushed into those multiple categories, or trying to find that spot where you fit in; that is so very difficult. There are a million people out there that have already wrote books that are in your genre and sub-genre. It seems nearly impossible to stand out. There just doesn’t seem to be any reason to continue. Is this really something that you can be a part of for a long term type position? How did you get into this anyway? Some random decision that you wanted to try your hand and now what? No one is ever going to want to read your book. There are always so many questions that go along with this, so many concerns. When you first decide to step into the writing world, it feels like you have just stepped into a crowded arena and you have to fight to get to the top. There are so many genres and sub-genres. It is difficult to find your true place, but you will. There will be that niche that you climb into that will make your fingers go non-stop. Even if you don’t fit into one, and you enjoy a few different ones; there’s nothing wrong with that either. Writing is meant to make you happy, especially if YOU have decided to step into it. It can be work, and be very difficult but very worth it once you slide in and find that perfect spot. Standing out. That is difficult with so many other writers out there, but you can do it. Write. Then meet other writers. There are so many websites and groups that push you into the right direction and then from there it will be easy because you would have found those that you can communicate with and talk to. There will be new friends and priceless moments as you grow in your ability. If writing is a passion, then there’s no reason to step back. Even if this is a hobby or hopefully a career, it does take quite a bit of time and effort. Everyone has a reason to get into writing, and no matter what that reason is; it’s what will drive you forward to accomplish and each goal that you’ve given yourself. It does seem all very overwhelming in the beginning, and even years in, but don’t ever give up on it. There are so many resources to use to help with writing, and finding your place in it. And even if your concern is that no one will read it…even if only one person reads it, that is worth it. The first goal is to finish the work, then get it read. You have already accomplished so much by simply deciding to be a writer. And each step from there is a new accomplishment that you should pat yourself on the back for. It’s a learning experience that we are each consistently learning from. Sure there are a lot of writers, but no one has written what you wrote. No one has come up with the ideas you are putting on paper. They are unique, just as you are. Quitting isn’t an option when it comes to something you love. You've got this.
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