Are You Really a Good Writer if No One’s Reading Your Work?
I’m sure I’m not alone in asking myself this question because at the end of the day, who really does get to decide?
Before social media, before technology, before the internet had revolutionized the digital era, becoming a published author was a distinctive and laborious feat.
To be a “real” Writer meant to be a part of an elite group of individuals where there was an audience that actually wanted to read what you had to say. And getting discovered by the masses was only plausible if there was a platform that would deem you worthy enough to have your words printed by them.
However, in today’s world, there’s surely no shortage of platforms for which any average person could easily choose from to publish their writing. In fact, one could even go as far as saying that there’s actually an overabundance of platforms to choose from — and better yet, you don’t even have to pay a cent to do so.
In today’s world, saying that you’re a published Writer is no longer such a far-fetched fantasy. Instead, becoming a Writer is now overwhelmingly sought after by any individual who fancies themselves clever enough to bang out a few paragraphs on their laptop, press “Submit”, and call it a day.
