July 29, 2022
Being a writer for a couple of years, blogging somehow impacted my life and taught me to deal with different challenges, along with different judgments, criticism, and unforeseen circumstances.
The writing challenges are also inevitable. I remembered way back when writing prompts were flooding readcash's feed, Jonica was always posting prompts weekly. That always saves our day as we have something to write about. Meitanteikudo was also one of those giving interesting prompts along with McJulez and others. Then here comes monthly writing prompts that could get online, it made everyone productive and writer's blocks seemed to be out of the platform, except for those who opted to procrastinate.
Because of these writing challenges, I somehow learned to write creative writings and other niches. Then as I continued writing each day, more skills were unleashed. I never thought Acrostic writing would be easier for me to make as I found it tough when I first read McJulez's post. I never thought connecting article titles is as easy as ABC because many find it difficult to make. And just recently when I love making spoken poetry. Who would have thought that I would love rhyming? It's one of the genres that is difficult to write.
Indeed, consistency would lead to something unexpected that we never thought we could achieve. I admit I don't have that excellent technical skills and wide-range vocabulary compared to others. But in two years of staying here, one thing I noticed is that readers like simplicity and so we have to make our writings simple and comprehensible for everyone. Something that would stimulate interaction. Something that readers could leave a comment about it because they understand it. It's not something that would just tangle their minds more. And content with more jargon words would only leave confusion to readers with lesser to no interaction.
It is worth noting that we write to inspire, not to impress. Creativity in writing is truly impressive and I also like reading them and even writing sometimes. However, that should be written as clear as water, not as clear as mud. Unless you are on a platform where writers are on the same high level of comprehension skills. We write to get readers, not to get carpers who like criticizing flaws in a petty way. Some would even doubt it as it isn't as typical as our usual writing style. That is the unfair part of blogging, the unjust judgments by some bitter and judgemental readers.
Some only think that the way we started will stay as is and mistakes can not be corrected. They don't think about changes and improvements. What is the use of writing platforms then? It's not just to earn through writing, but to learn and enhance skills, unleash more than we ever thought we could acquire, and even build a better version of ourselves.
Due to these judgemental readers, some are hesitant to step up as they fear facing criticism and doubt. I was in their shoes when I constantly received doubts and criticism behind my back, and some were even from those I never expected would still stab my back. But I remained silent and considerate. I opted to ignore some and befriended some. Probably because of the adage, keep your friends close, and your enemy closer. But I don't consider them as enemies, nor hold grudges against them, it's just that, I no longer live in other people's heads, just be accustomed to how they think, be friendly, and live harmoniously.
That's another factor that I learned in blogging, to deal with constructive criticism and carpers positively. Some would find it hard to cope with. And oftentimes, the toxic minds of toxic people would turn you down if you absorb their absurd words and thoughts, and handle things pessimistically. We can't avoid those, as this world gives us the freedom to express our thoughts and opinions, and that includes criticism. We write differently and so we think differently too. It's only up to us to be open to them and thrive as a person.
And as blogging impacted my life positively and taught me a lot of lessons, I wasn't aware that I am inspiring others at the same time. I feel like my purpose in blogging becomes even more rewarding every time I read something inspiring, inspired by myself. Thanks @DennMarc
Again, we write to inspire, not to impress. But if you think I impressed you in some way, and if you hate me being tackless in blogging, it wasn't my fault anymore, it's your mind. I just write what I can't speak.
Just keep writing and motivating others, and express your thoughts through your fingers. I'll leave you with this short, yet meaningful quote by C.S. Lewis.
Thanks for reading.
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ako na impress ako on how you start creating things unimaginable to others , yeah to those who always procrastinate like me haha, and how you can make one work more meaningful,,,sure you're one of the writers I always got to learn a lot from new words and knowledge,..thank you madam for inspiring us each and every article you made...