omg this post made me realize i too have author syndrome...reminded me a lot of the capitalistic notion that every talent/hobby we have should immediately be monetized, which really just ends up sucking the joy out of creativity and art! i feel like life is the same way -- not every mistake needs to be a grand life lesson, not every set back needs to serve as motivation to turn ourselves around. otherwise, what is the point of being silly and having fun?!?! (sometimes i'll have a rly shit day and instead of being like "hmmmm...how can i use this as a part of my Larger Story Arc" i'm just like "ok that was annoying. tomorrow is a new day!") ur writing is so lovely & i'm excited to read more from u!!
Totally agree- I was thinking about where this comes from and I think the capitalistic nonstop growth model definitely plays a role! And I relate so hard to that hahaha :) thank you for the kind words - you’re legit one of my favorite writers on here so it means a ton! ❤️
omg this post made me realize i too have author syndrome...reminded me a lot of the capitalistic notion that every talent/hobby we have should immediately be monetized, which really just ends up sucking the joy out of creativity and art! i feel like life is the same way -- not every mistake needs to be a grand life lesson, not every set back needs to serve as motivation to turn ourselves around. otherwise, what is the point of being silly and having fun?!?! (sometimes i'll have a rly shit day and instead of being like "hmmmm...how can i use this as a part of my Larger Story Arc" i'm just like "ok that was annoying. tomorrow is a new day!") ur writing is so lovely & i'm excited to read more from u!!
Totally agree- I was thinking about where this comes from and I think the capitalistic nonstop growth model definitely plays a role! And I relate so hard to that hahaha :) thank you for the kind words - you’re legit one of my favorite writers on here so it means a ton! ❤️