Yea? So what?
DISCLAIMER: I only speak for myself as a ‘writer’.
Yes, I am a storyteller. I have that creative streak. I can put into words the emotions, the logic, the flow, the tone, etc., much better than anyone else. BUT! I am not a walking encyclopedia who eats English for breakfast. At least not all the time. I have been at a loss for words. I have fumbled in a conversation while my mind mentally searches for that perfect word to fit the instance and fail. I might spell something wrong while texting someone. DON’T JUDGE ME. Because I am already doing it to myself.
Writer’s block is a real struggle, and what’s worse, my profession has me churning out every single word per nanosecond. And I don’t ALWAYS have the right words.
Every writer, sometime in their life, has had this thought that maybe they are not cut out for it. They’ve thought that maybe writing is not for them, and why would it be? All because they couldn’t think of a better word for ‘X’.
I’ve thought about it too. Several times. To commit professional suicide because I am not good enough to even frame a sentence sometimes. But then again, I express myself better through my scribbles than through my speech. So, I forfeit those thoughts and try to just give it my best.
I am still learning. Basic or not…I’m still getting there. And honestly, I need to try harder. I know.
Until then, don’t question my career so blatantly because God knows I do it to myself.
