This reminds me of a similar approach regarding running which also tends to have a sort of “gate keep” mindset. If you run, you’re a runner. If you write, you’re a writer. Thank you for this post!
I loved this. I've had a blog for a few years now and I've uploaded to it pretty consistently every week or so. I've always struggled calling myself a blogger because its not my job. But why do we need to label ourselves based on our 9-5 jobs? This gave me the push I needed to start referring to myself as a blogger and writer. Thank you 🤍
I am a full-time writer, but love to add adjectives that somehow... explain it: freelance writer, copywriter, ghostwriter. I am a writer! I am a writer! You have made me want to embrace that sentence, raw and true as it is, more fully.
I really love this article. I recently heard the news that my college magazine selected one of my literary pieces for publication, and after that, I didn't celebrate as a writer, but instead as a college student looking to do more outside of my studies. Thank you for this reminder!
I needed this.. I am very guilty of saying I will acknowledge myself as a writer “when” xyz, and then even if I achieve that, I fear it’s not enough to self identify. Maybe after this post I will 🤍
i wholeheartedly agree--if you write, you are a writer--whether you're paid, or not. published, or not. thank you for sharing your story and well done on having the courage to say the words out loud. what a thoughtful piece <33
I'm also a Brand and Communications Manager, but in random conversations I always say "I'm a writer." Fundamentally, at the heart of things, that's what I am, a storyteller. Embrace it!
I was thinking about this a few days ago. If I "only" write my newsletters on Substack am I allowed to call myself a writer? And your posts have been helping me build the courage to (finally) do so.
I love this 🥹 I called myself a writer all through my writing degree but have grown more and more self-conscious about it since graduating and not writing for all to see. This was so affirming
This reminds me of a similar approach regarding running which also tends to have a sort of “gate keep” mindset. If you run, you’re a runner. If you write, you’re a writer. Thank you for this post!
Ah that’s interesting, that runners also tend to gatekeep! Thanks for sharing 🤍
I loved this. I've had a blog for a few years now and I've uploaded to it pretty consistently every week or so. I've always struggled calling myself a blogger because its not my job. But why do we need to label ourselves based on our 9-5 jobs? This gave me the push I needed to start referring to myself as a blogger and writer. Thank you 🤍
You get it! 🤍✨
The moment you stop waiting for permission and claim the name your work has already earned.
🔥 🔥 That’s right!
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Wrote and published my first substack article yesterday!
That’s amazing! Congrats!!
Just read your article, it's amazing + bit heartbreaking🥲...and have subscribed. You're doing fantastic 🔥
Thank you so much! I appreciate you and have also subscribed back 🫶🏼
Thank you for highlighting this. I am sure this resonates with a lot of people
I am a full-time writer, but love to add adjectives that somehow... explain it: freelance writer, copywriter, ghostwriter. I am a writer! I am a writer! You have made me want to embrace that sentence, raw and true as it is, more fully.
You’re so real for that. Copywriter is the “feel-good-name” for me too. But hell yeah — we’re writers!
Yes! I decided recently to start calling myself this as well. It's amazing how it changes how I feel about it.
Hi writer! 👋🏼 I love this so much for you. 🤍
needed to hear this, filled my heart with a lot of happy, thank you <3
I really love this article. I recently heard the news that my college magazine selected one of my literary pieces for publication, and after that, I didn't celebrate as a writer, but instead as a college student looking to do more outside of my studies. Thank you for this reminder!
Woahh that’s amazing! Congrats on getting published! 🥹🤍
I needed this.. I am very guilty of saying I will acknowledge myself as a writer “when” xyz, and then even if I achieve that, I fear it’s not enough to self identify. Maybe after this post I will 🤍
Oh I know this feeling quite well! Writing is enough of an achievement itself 🤍✨
Never thought about it because I never saw myself as a writer, but what you wrote made so much sense! I guess I'll call myself a writer now 🥹
Your writing truly inspires me (and I see a lot of other people as well) ✨️
Hi writer! Happy to hear that my words made you think different 🥹✨
i wholeheartedly agree--if you write, you are a writer--whether you're paid, or not. published, or not. thank you for sharing your story and well done on having the courage to say the words out loud. what a thoughtful piece <33
Thank you for your kind words about my post ✨
I love this! Yes, if you’re writing, you are a writer. This is something I should probably write on a post-it and pin it to my laptop 😃
That’s a great idea actually!
I'm also a Brand and Communications Manager, but in random conversations I always say "I'm a writer." Fundamentally, at the heart of things, that's what I am, a storyteller. Embrace it!
I love this!
I was thinking about this a few days ago. If I "only" write my newsletters on Substack am I allowed to call myself a writer? And your posts have been helping me build the courage to (finally) do so.
That's so nice to hear! I'm happy I could contribute a little. 🥹🤍
I love this 🥹 I called myself a writer all through my writing degree but have grown more and more self-conscious about it since graduating and not writing for all to see. This was so affirming
nearly four years ago 🫶🏼🥺
I'm happ to hear that the post moved something in you! When did you finish your studies? 🤍