How your self-growth leads to writing stuff people love to read

Consistent writing isn't always easy, especially when you have a trapped nerve and back pain.

...Like me.

...Created thanks to years of hunching myself over my laptop, to write.

However, this weekend's rather brutal massage in a Sofia spa has helped.

And I'm back at my computer again (with poor posture).

It's a price I'm willing to pay, however. Because writing has transformed me.

Writing is underestimated in its ability to nurture our psychological strength.

Also known as: consistent writing makes us happier and more resilient.

How?

There is a direct correlation between writing that resonates and the degree to which you are scared of what others think.

When operating from our little, scared mind, we write stuff no one wants to read.

And when we embrace courage, focus on improving the lives of the reader, and we let go of our insecurities, we write far, far better.

And so, if you want to make an impact with your words, you'll learn that your psychological growth must happen in tandem.

Good writing means emotional maturity.

That's not to say I'm always emotionally mature and writing stuff people want to read.

It depends on my attitude of the day.

I can be in a crappy mood and forget to write without my ego getting in the way. And that can make for a poor newsletter.

So it's about awareness in writing.

And it's about awareness in our everyday lives.

If we have the courage to focus our attention on making other people happy, things improve dramatically.

Online writing and publishing is an excellent playground for developing one's emotional strength like this.

And as you start, and no one reads you yet, this is great. Because you can practice and make mistakes when no one is looking.

...Very much like what is happening with my sci fi and horror fiction stories over at my Story Cabin Substack.

My most recent short story is about a YouTuber named Mike who sees weird things in an Alaskan forest.

I am enjoying writing to a tiny audience there for now, but I also invite you to read a story of mine and support me if you like it.

You can subscribe to Story Cabin here.

Much love,

Alex