I am a writer. I know I am a writer because I always felt like one and gravitated to the work, even as a small child. I deserve to call myself a writer because I have spent too many years drowning in identities not my own, denying what I am good at and what makes me happy. No longer.
I am a writer. I write about hard and beautiful things; I am currently working on a poetry book centered around the gritty, unspoken, gnarled-edge challenges of transitioning into motherhood.
Robin Yaklin: I know I’m a writer because (long ago), essays, news and magazine articles bloomed. Now, a long work is underway and imposter syndrome has me by the throat.
I know I’m a writer because I’m smiling at all the rejections of my novel and excited to be on the self publishing journey. I’ve written, revised, edited, had others edit, and now…here comes the baby!
Oooo. "Something meaningful to share with people who love music" is SUCH a great reason. I'm so glad you know you're a writer. Thank you for being one!
Elzada James: Hi, my name is Elzada James.
I am a writer. I know I am a writer because I always felt like one and gravitated to the work, even as a small child. I deserve to call myself a writer because I have spent too many years drowning in identities not my own, denying what I am good at and what makes me happy. No longer.
I am a writer. I write about hard and beautiful things; I am currently working on a poetry book centered around the gritty, unspoken, gnarled-edge challenges of transitioning into motherhood.
https://substack.com/profile/218370557-elzada-james/note/c-126914170
Liz Mugavero/Cate Conte: I know I’m a writer because I write.
Hi, I’m Liz (and Cate!) and I’m a writer.
https://substack.com/profile/36463223-liz-mugaverocate-conte/note/c-126771888
Kelly Thompson TNWWY: I know I’m a writer because I’ve rewritten this sentence five times and it still doesn’t feel right.
I deserve to call myself a writer because I write. That’s it. No one else gets to define the threshold.
Hi, my name is Kelly. I’m a writer.
https://substack.com/profile/2402705-kelly-thompson-tnwwy/note/c-126768362
Josee Smith: I know I’m a writer because I can’t stop crafting stories to share with the world. (Love this practice, Kerry!)
https://substack.com/profile/2744128-josee-smith/note/c-126764269
Elizabeth Burton: I know I’m a writer because, while I may not love every moment of writing, I LOVE having written.
https://substack.com/profile/31083513-elizabeth-burton/note/c-126758792
Katy Dalgleish: I know I am a writer when I wake up in the morning and my characters are talking to each other in my head.
https://substack.com/profile/10121891-katy-dalgleish/note/c-126754726
Robin Yaklin: I know I’m a writer because (long ago), essays, news and magazine articles bloomed. Now, a long work is underway and imposter syndrome has me by the throat.
https://substack.com/profile/6514996-robin-yaklin/note/c-126753435
Miranda Beverly-Whittemore: I know I’m a writer because it’s the thing I’m best at.
https://substack.com/profile/1495087-miranda-beverly-whittemore/note/c-126744180
Laury Boone Browning: I know I'm a writer.
https://substack.com/profile/5803075-laury-boone-browning/note/c-126737100
Emma Vivian: I know I’m a writer because I’m always crafting the perfect opening sentence in my head 🙂
https://substack.com/profile/231335012-emma-vivian/note/c-126729364
Alyson Mosquera Dutemple: I’m a writer because I don’t know how not to be a writer :)
https://substack.com/profile/15254209-alyson-mosquera-dutemple/note/c-126726929
Michelle Dowd: I know I'm a writer because I write.
https://substack.com/@mdowd/note/c-126723155
I know I’m a writer because I’m smiling at all the rejections of my novel and excited to be on the self publishing journey. I’ve written, revised, edited, had others edit, and now…here comes the baby!
Julie! I'm so happy for you. Writers keep going; you and your novel embody that.
Congratulations!
I know I'm a writer because I put my butt in a chair and do it every day, even if just for a few minutes. ❤️📝
"Butt in a chair" is a must. Yay you for doing it.
I'm a writer because I have something meaningful to share with people who love music, and I enjoy using the written word to accomplish that goal. :)
Oooo. "Something meaningful to share with people who love music" is SUCH a great reason. I'm so glad you know you're a writer. Thank you for being one!
Love the point about seeking solidarity
Thank you! For as glorious as writing is, it can be so lonely, don't you think?
Definitely!