How Do I know I’m a Writer?
I have been writing since I was eight-years-old. When I was about ten, I decided that I wanted to be a writer. At age 12, I shared that I dreamed of being either a writer or a doctor. At age 14, I gave up on both ideas which plagued me for the next 34 years.
Not becoming a doctor was not detrimental in any way as years of study and practice were saved, really. Still, if I had had more confidence and direction, I probably would have been a decent doctor or neurosurgeon as was my wont.
On the other hand, although I have not yet published a completed novel, nor written full-time for any official entity long-term, I have managed to publish a short story — in an actual book — , ghostwrite condensed books (you can still find them on Amazon), maintain multiple blogs over the years, write academic papers and chapters, and look forward to reaching an age when I can make my childhood dream a reality. My only consistent wish in life has been to write.
Some years ago, a friend said to me after I shared this wish, “Writing is something you can actually make happen! So, why don’t you just do it?” 😳🤯
It was true!
I had spent many years focusing on my career as a professional language educator, considering whether or not to pursue a PhD to stay in academia, and only writing for my blog, but all as an avoidance of my real interest. So, I began practice writing more by being more consistent and purposeful with my personal blog posts.
Now, the much desired age has approached where time and lifestyle can be afforded to allow me to focus on writing — my novel and more. This is how this space came to be as well since I wanted to share my journey into an awakened state of Writer-dom with others. Even if only one person lets me know that they relate, I will feel content that my eight-year-old self wasn’t wrong in knowing that I am meant to be a writer.
The soul knows and it’s just a matter of allowing ourselves to listen, accept, and then do something about it.
How do YOU know you’re a writer? What inspires you to open 📖 the sunshine ☀️ into your heart ❤️ to tell the stories📚 we all have waiting to be told?
