I think you are very wise. Don’t worry about all the “shoulds” - you are a fine writer, i look forward to your posts and your career will unfold as it should. I did write for The NY Times, for 3 years, until I was laid off from my dream job. I was utterly crushed, but I also knew I had to be a good role model for my kids, then teenagers. So I held my head high, told my kids not to worry about mom, that something would work out, and it did. It will for you, too.
Thank you so much for your comment, Maura. I appreciate your encouraging words. It must have been hard to be laid off from your dream job. I'm glad that you found a way to make sure your kids were not anxious about it and in the end, it worked out for you. That's also encouraging.
I understand this writer's stress. It amplifies with time. I think Substack is so hard to gain traction, especially now that more and more writers are jumping on board. Your writing has an ease without losing meaning, which is one of the reasons I appreciate your substack.
The story of your mom is so sweet. I hope you put it in your memoir. It's like the reader can now see through both your and your mom's eyes simultaneously.
Thanks for your kind and insightful words as always, Renee. Lately, I’ve been really close in different was to “leveling up” in my writing and reaching a wider audience, but at the last minute those plans or conversations didn’t come to fruition. It’s been disheartening, but I still remain hopeful. One of those doors will open wide.
I think you are very wise. Don’t worry about all the “shoulds” - you are a fine writer, i look forward to your posts and your career will unfold as it should. I did write for The NY Times, for 3 years, until I was laid off from my dream job. I was utterly crushed, but I also knew I had to be a good role model for my kids, then teenagers. So I held my head high, told my kids not to worry about mom, that something would work out, and it did. It will for you, too.
Thank you so much for your comment, Maura. I appreciate your encouraging words. It must have been hard to be laid off from your dream job. I'm glad that you found a way to make sure your kids were not anxious about it and in the end, it worked out for you. That's also encouraging.
I understand this writer's stress. It amplifies with time. I think Substack is so hard to gain traction, especially now that more and more writers are jumping on board. Your writing has an ease without losing meaning, which is one of the reasons I appreciate your substack.
The story of your mom is so sweet. I hope you put it in your memoir. It's like the reader can now see through both your and your mom's eyes simultaneously.
Thanks for your kind and insightful words as always, Renee. Lately, I’ve been really close in different was to “leveling up” in my writing and reaching a wider audience, but at the last minute those plans or conversations didn’t come to fruition. It’s been disheartening, but I still remain hopeful. One of those doors will open wide.