You will be successful, and here is why:

Corty

Corty

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  • You have a theme—Now build your story.
    • Having a theme or a cool idea is the start—You can work from that to expand it into a book. Now ask yourself: What’s the conflict? Who changes by the end? Build around that, and you’ll have a full story worth telling.
  • Discipline is a skill—You can develop it
    • Writing consistently is hard, but every writer starts somewhere. Set small, realistic goals. Even 200 words a day adds up. Progress > perfection. You’ve got this.
  • Criticism is feedback—It does not mean failure.
    • Negative comments sting, but they don’t define you. Not forever, that is. Learn what’s useful, ignore the trolls, and keep going. Every writer faces rejection before success. Some more than others, but not forever.
  • Patience and stubbornness are a great help.
    • It’s normal to feel discouraged when growth is slow. But remember: every chapter you finish, every draft you write, is a step forward. Keep going. Sooner or later, your luck will turn. Yes. Luck. It is also needed.
  • Planning ahead can be learned: Start small.
    • Stuck because you didn’t plan ahead? No worries! Even pantsers can outline a few key scenes. Try brainstorming "What’s next?" with a friend or with ChatGPT if you are in quick need of feedback, and soon, you’ll find your rhythm.
  • Finishing is a powerful friend. Nobody likes it when a series is left hanging forever.
    • Abandoned stories happen to everyone, yes. But if you push through just one project to the end, you’ll prove to yourself that you can do it. And that changes everything because it WILL feel good. It will feel very good. It's better to see a story put into the completed bag than into an abandoned pile. Looking back at all the books you finished will also motivate you instead of discouraging you.
  • Money is just one part of the equation. Passion is the solution.
    • Most writers don’t make a living off this, and that’s okay. Write because you love it. The best success comes from dedication, not just dollar signs. Without actual passion, you will burn out. It is hard to recover from that. Look at the money part as an added bonus.
  • Asking for help is natural. Just make sure you understand the help you are being given.
    • You’re already ahead by seeking advice. Now, take what resonates, apply it, and watch yourself improve. But you MUST understand the advice you are being given. Don't be afraid to ask subsequent questions if something is not clear.
  • Talent is not everything. Effort is also needed.
    • Raw talent helps, but persistence and learning are what make it work. Every writer was bad before they were good. Keep writing, and you will get better. Don't compare yourself to those who are already successful. Comparisons can skew your own view of yourself.
  • Reading comprehension and thick skin will grow over time.
    • You will learn how to handle criticism and trolls. Hell, you will start to enjoy answering them after a certain time. Maybe even learn how to exploit them to boost interactions under your books.

You can do this. Every writer who ever succeeded started where you are now: The big fat 0 point. The nucleus. The ground zero of uncertainty. It is up to you where to go from there.
 
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Bartun

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Writing is an act of love. If you don't love what you're writing, it is very difficult to finish it.

Loving what you're writing is also hard. You probably won't get it right on the first try, so loving the story in your heart is a must.

I never thought I would finish my humble little story, but here I am.

How did I overcome self-doubt? Or bad reviews? Or harsh criticism? The truth is I didn't. Those stuck with me, but I just kept writing.

So keep writing, friend!
 
Valmond

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Corty said:
  • You have a theme—Now build your story.
    • Having a theme or a cool idea is the start—You can work from that to expand it into a book. Now ask yourself: What’s the conflict? Who changes by the end? Build around that, and you’ll have a full story worth telling.
  • Discipline is a skill—You can develop it
    • Writing consistently is hard, but every writer starts somewhere. Set small, realistic goals. Even 200 words a day adds up. Progress > perfection. You’ve got this.
  • Criticism is feedback—It does not mean failure.
    • Negative comments sting, but they don’t define you. Not forever, that is. Learn what’s useful, ignore the trolls, and keep going. Every writer faces rejection before success. Some more than others, but not forever.
  • Patience and stubbornness are a great help.
    • It’s normal to feel discouraged when growth is slow. But remember: every chapter you finish, every draft you write, is a step forward. Keep going. Sooner or later, your luck will turn. Yes. Luck. It is also needed.
  • Planning ahead can be learned: Start small.
    • Stuck because you didn’t plan ahead? No worries! Even pantsers can outline a few key scenes. Try brainstorming "What’s next?" with a friend or with ChatGPT if you are in quick need of feedback, and soon, you’ll find your rhythm.
  • Finishing is a powerful friend. Nobody likes it when a series is left hanging forever.
    • Abandoned stories happen to everyone, yes. But if you push through just one project to the end, you’ll prove to yourself that you can do it. And that changes everything because it WILL feel good. It will feel very good. It's better to see a story put into the completed bag than into an abandoned pile. Looking back at all the books you finished will also motivate you instead of discouraging you.
  • Money is just one part of the equation. Passion is the solution.
    • Most writers don’t make a living off this, and that’s okay. Write because you love it. The best success comes from dedication, not just dollar signs. Without actual passion, you will burn out. It is hard to recover from that. Look at the money part as an added bonus.
  • Asking for help is natural. Just make sure you understand the help you are being given.
    • You’re already ahead by seeking advice. Now, take what resonates, apply it, and watch yourself improve. But you MUST understand the advice you are being given. Don't be afraid to ask subsequent questions if something is not clear.
  • Talent is not everything. Effort is also needed.
    • Raw talent helps, but persistence and learning are what make it work. Every writer was bad before they were good. Keep writing, and you will get better. Don't compare yourself to those who are already successful. Comparisons can skew your own view of yourself.
  • Reading comprehension and thick skin will grow over time.
    • You will learn how to handle criticism and trolls. Hell, you will start to enjoy answering them after a certain time. Maybe even learn how to exploit them to boost interactions under your books.

You can do this. Every writer who ever succeeded started where you are now: The big fat 0 point. The nucleus. The ground zero of uncertainty. It is up to you where to go from there.
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1. Depends how complex you want to go.

2. This is good advice.

3. Ya know, you’re right. You take that criticism, and you make them hate you more with a passion. :blob_sir:

4. Who needs luck? You shove that thing down as many throats as you can find. :blobsip:

5. I can’t stress enough how important a plan is.

6. Val never abandoned a story he started once he came online. Though yes, the more you finish, the more you will finish in the future.

7. That or you write about 300k in a month and eternally scar yourself. :blob_dizzy:

8. I ain’t need no therapy, already get that from iguanas. :blob_highfive:

9. So, Anime B.S, got it. :blob_evil_two:

10. You take those bad feelings, and you put out something else that makes them rage even harder. :blob_evil:
 
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