10 Hard Truth About Writing (That Might Surprise You)

So, you want to be a writer? Well… no one tells you about this. Writing seems like a dream career—creative freedom, publishing success, maybe even making a living from your words. But the reality? It’s a little different. In this video, I’m breaking down 10 harsh truths about being a writer that no one warns you about. From rejection and imposter syndrome to low pay and never-ending self-doubt, I’m sharing the brutally honest reality of the writing life. But don’t worry—it’s not all bad. I’ll also give you the motivation you need to keep going and make your writing dreams a reality. 📌 What You’ll Learn: ✔️ Why writing every day won’t automatically make you better ✔️ The painful truth about rejection and self-doubt ✔️ Why editing is 10x harder than writing ✔️ The reality of making money as a writer ✔️ How to push through when you feel like quitting If you’ve ever felt stuck, frustrated, or discouraged in your writing journey, this video is for you. Videos mentioned: https://youtu.be/jNJwnv1YTUY?si=KO12WyBgl7FvH2_r https://youtu.be/ORAxSsXR26E?si=jUuO0WZLxoB3f5ay https://youtu.be/KrQIiteCEyg?si=4n5WCG14U2tHwGWv Joanna Penns book How to Make a Living with Your Writing: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25787214-how-to-make-a-living-with-your-writing ___________________ FOLLOW ME ON: 🇺🇸 https://blackdiary.se/en/ 🇸🇪 https://www.författarkurser.se 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackdiary.se/ 🎙️ A Year of Writing Podcast https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a-year-of-writing 📙 Flykten https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/138323690-flykten 🎧 Flykten - ljudbok https://www.storytel.com/se/books/flykten-2255091 📔 Essäer om skrivande och vardagsflykt https://amzn.eu/d/0eUeZSLT My name is Natalie Forslind, I am a writing coach, author, and Growth Markter who teaches writers how to become more productive and market themselves online. ___________________ Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:25 Number 1 01:53 Number 2 03:15 Number 3 05:23 Number 4 07:13 Number 5 08:46 Number 6 11:03 Number 7 13:15 Number 8 15:22 Number 9 17:57 Number 10