“You have to be willing to write for the sake of writing, without expecting any reward. That is the most difficult part for some people.” - This is very inspiring, Oyinda ❤
Yeah, I’m really glad this point came up in the video. One of the hardest things about my current project is coming to terms with the possibility of the story never seeing the light of day. That I have to write it simply for my own benefit, not for the purpose of making something to sell. It can be really easy to lose sight of that in a world that constantly preaches how work is only meaningful if money can be made from it
I haven’t watched the video, but I wanted to say that the answer to the title is *absolutely.* While writing my novel, I kept telling myself that, if it had a positive impact on even one person, it would all be worth it. I haven’t published it yet, but it already has. To my surprise, that person was myself. Long story short, I accidentally made my inner child the protagonist, told my own story, had the protagonist overcome the same misbelief that I had until I wrote her overcoming it, and gave myself closure by having the protagonist stand up for herself and giving the book a happy ending. I was suicidal and self-loathing for 8 years, but thanks to my own story, I no longer struggle with either. In fact, I now _enjoy_ being alive. Shortly after I wrote the climax, I suddenly felt better than I had in years and even felt a semblance of sanity (I had forgotten what that was like). A few weeks later, I finished writing the book, and after another few days, I finally realized that my newfound sanity was my own doing.
while i agree with the mentality of not writing for the sake of a reward, i clicked on the video because by "slow living" i thought you were incorporating an anti-capitalist mindset against things like burn out or the idea of the "suffering writer", but the comments section involves a lot of gatekeeping what a "real writer" is and does. which isnt inclusive or empathetic of people from different backgrounds and motivations. i believe we should seperate the act of writer (which i believe makes the writer) from the act of being published somewhere (which i believe makes an "author" as a seperate identity).
I think this is something pushing me away from traditional ways of putting my work out there. I’m on a couple of Facebook writers groups and I’ve come to the conclusion that most of them absolutely hate writing. They’re all focused on publishing, on selling, on turning their stories into something they can sell rather than something they want to put out there. I’d rather just put out a bunch of short stories that I want to tell on my blog than to do what they’re doing- flogging themselves to the desk where they can force theme to write saleable stories that they don’t care about. And as a bonus, of course spending even more time trying to go viral so that people will buy the book and read it. Not only is this a recipe for hating writing, I can’t imagine that you can produce anything interesting or unique or worthwhile when your process is based on industrial writing production- four hours a day, every day, produce X words every day (if you’re super productive, you get one whole day off. Then rewrite it and pay for editing and a cover and maybe more editing. Writing as mass production written to be consumed and thrown away with nothing worth remembering let alone thinking about.
Since the age of 9, I’ve always written. Short stories, poems, diaries, articles. I just have to do it. All my thoughts, dreams, fears, go down on paper. I suppose it’s a cleansing process.
It's worth it to me. I love to do it. I love both writing and having written. But it is very hard. So, the question you need to ask yourself as a writer is this: If nobody ever sees my worko, can I still do it, do I still want to? If the answer is yes, then keep writing no mattter what adversity you face. If the answer is no, then stop what you're doing and find something else.
Yeah. King's characters are definitely more than a bit cartoonish. And his dialogue is always King. But he is clever, fun, and makes you think. Also, I think his short stories really excel versus his novels. One thing I really great respect about him: he is so successful across genre which is so unusual.
Today was the launch of signing of my first poetry book. Darling, I would just like to tell you that you have some of the most beautiful calligraphy I ever saw. And you are pretty much right about everything you said in this video. Keep writing. ⭐⭐⭐
Writing for yourself is fine. I've spent a fortune to publish, advertise and review my boom, and I loathe it because I don't see 1 dollar back from it. Sometimes, I keep telling myself "Write for you. Not the money." because I have a story inside me I need to tell. "Do it for you", I'd say to myself.
I write odd stories. I've published it only to have them printed for myself, my wife enjoyment. Simply to remove them so the public may never find it. These stories are personal. To be quite honest. I'll lose interest in writing stories. If they were for other people, if written for someone else expectations. I'm not an author. I'm just some man whose love is telling stories, from Western cowboys to the supernatural. Even short horrors at times.
Oh man I WISH I could hand write me books. I make waaaay too many mistakes lol. Sometimes the moment I start typing something, I can feel that it’s not the right next like so I delete a whooole lot lol.
Writing is fun, at least to me. I get made fun of for it. But I find, it's fun to just escape into another world for a bit, or talk about my emotions. Being able to write is power. You can create entire worlds using nothing but pen and paper, or a keyboard
Quick question, I love to write in cursive too since I was trained in it in school. But then... do you really convert all of this to typing? I guess you have to right? In today's day and age? Or is the cursive stuff just for your ownself or private projects after your paid work (which I'm assuming in 2024... has to be typed)? Thank you! Glad I came across this video!
Yes I write everything all down first as it is much easier for me and then I type it all up. Some find it tedious but I'm more immersed in the story when writing.
@@thefantasystoryteller wow that’s wonderful, and spiritually more sound too! (I honestly wouldn’t spend time around devices if I didn’t have to). Thank you for sharing! New author here…
Hello Oyinda, I am so inspired as an aspiring YA writer in college... I've written and written ever since I was six. Movie scripts, novels, plays, letters, it never ended and it never can. I resonate so much with your soul's thoughts. I will write for the sake of my Malaysian culture's cry to be heard and for the ravishing art of writing itself... Thank you for reminding us of the heart of it.
Such raw honesty about the writer's journey resonates deeply. Embracing the solitude, the uncertainty, and the sheer passion for the craft is what sets true writers apart. Thank you for sharing your insights.
Glad I saw this video because I truly love writing and I've got a clear passion for it. I never noticed how good my writing was until some teacher I had pointed it from there I pushed myself to do descriptive writing tbh. It's so relaxing and introspective. I still share my writing with them since they're apart of this fine journey of mine. :)
“You have to be willing to write for the sake of writing, without expecting any reward. That is the most difficult part for some people.” - This is very inspiring, Oyinda ❤
Yeah, I’m really glad this point came up in the video. One of the hardest things about my current project is coming to terms with the possibility of the story never seeing the light of day. That I have to write it simply for my own benefit, not for the purpose of making something to sell. It can be really easy to lose sight of that in a world that constantly preaches how work is only meaningful if money can be made from it
Beautiful saying!
I haven’t watched the video, but I wanted to say that the answer to the title is *absolutely.* While writing my novel, I kept telling myself that, if it had a positive impact on even one person, it would all be worth it. I haven’t published it yet, but it already has. To my surprise, that person was myself.
Long story short, I accidentally made my inner child the protagonist, told my own story, had the protagonist overcome the same misbelief that I had until I wrote her overcoming it, and gave myself closure by having the protagonist stand up for herself and giving the book a happy ending.
I was suicidal and self-loathing for 8 years, but thanks to my own story, I no longer struggle with either. In fact, I now _enjoy_ being alive. Shortly after I wrote the climax, I suddenly felt better than I had in years and even felt a semblance of sanity (I had forgotten what that was like). A few weeks later, I finished writing the book, and after another few days, I finally realized that my newfound sanity was my own doing.
while i agree with the mentality of not writing for the sake of a reward, i clicked on the video because by "slow living" i thought you were incorporating an anti-capitalist mindset against things like burn out or the idea of the "suffering writer", but the comments section involves a lot of gatekeeping what a "real writer" is and does. which isnt inclusive or empathetic of people from different backgrounds and motivations. i believe we should seperate the act of writer (which i believe makes the writer) from the act of being published somewhere (which i believe makes an "author" as a seperate identity).
I think this is something pushing me away from traditional ways of putting my work out there. I’m on a couple of Facebook writers groups and I’ve come to the conclusion that most of them absolutely hate writing. They’re all focused on publishing, on selling, on turning their stories into something they can sell rather than something they want to put out there.
I’d rather just put out a bunch of short stories that I want to tell on my blog than to do what they’re doing- flogging themselves to the desk where they can force theme to write saleable stories that they don’t care about. And as a bonus, of course spending even more time trying to go viral so that people will buy the book and read it. Not only is this a recipe for hating writing, I can’t imagine that you can produce anything interesting or unique or worthwhile when your process is based on industrial writing production- four hours a day, every day, produce X words every day (if you’re super productive, you get one whole day off. Then rewrite it and pay for editing and a cover and maybe more editing. Writing as mass production written to be consumed and thrown away with nothing worth remembering let alone thinking about.
Your penmanship is lovely and an ancient, almost extinct art
💚💔
What a lovely comment. Thank you 😊
As an aspiring screenwriter, you're right. It's truly worth it to write.
Would you keep going if nobody cared?
If the answer is yes then you're a writer.
Most certainly 😊
Since the age of 9, I’ve always written. Short stories, poems, diaries, articles. I just have to do it. All my thoughts, dreams, fears, go down on paper. I suppose it’s a cleansing process.
It's worth it to me. I love to do it. I love both writing and having written. But it is very hard. So, the question you need to ask yourself as a writer is this: If nobody ever sees my worko, can I still do it, do I still want to? If the answer is yes, then keep writing no mattter what adversity you face. If the answer is no, then stop what you're doing and find something else.
You just summarized my entire perception of writing.
😁
Yeah. King's characters are definitely more than a bit cartoonish. And his dialogue is always King. But he is clever, fun, and makes you think. Also, I think his short stories really excel versus his novels.
One thing I really great respect about him: he is so successful across genre which is so unusual.
The truest part of this is that writing is therapeutic for sure.
Most certainly 😊
Today was the launch of signing of my first poetry book.
Darling, I would just like to tell you that you have some of the most beautiful calligraphy I ever saw.
And you are pretty much right about everything you said in this video.
Keep writing. ⭐⭐⭐
Thank you so much. Congratulations on your launch ☺️❤️
loved listening to your thoughts, thank you for sharing! And your handwriting is beautiful!
Thank you for watching, Sara ☺️
I wish I could do nothing but write for weeks, but my annoying job gets in the way.
That's always the way isn't it? 😆
Writing for yourself is fine. I've spent a fortune to publish, advertise and review my boom, and I loathe it because I don't see 1 dollar back from it. Sometimes, I keep telling myself "Write for you. Not the money." because I have a story inside me I need to tell. "Do it for you", I'd say to myself.
Definitely 😊
If you have to ask "is writing worth it", it's probably not...for the one asking.
Exactly ☺️
Beautiful video 🤩 I definitely feel that struggle of trying to write with no expectation of reward, but I know it’s the best way to go about things
Whoever you are, I love you. U must be a great writer
Thank you so much. 😊❤️
Your videos are always so beautiful
Thank you so much 🥰
I write odd stories.
I've published it only to have them printed for myself, my wife enjoyment.
Simply to remove them so the public may never find it.
These stories are personal.
To be quite honest.
I'll lose interest in writing stories. If they were for other people, if written for someone else expectations.
I'm not an author. I'm just some man whose love is telling stories, from Western cowboys to the supernatural.
Even short horrors at times.
Wonderful. Writing is amazingly cathartic.
I don’t care about fame
Oh man I WISH I could hand write me books. I make waaaay too many mistakes lol. Sometimes the moment I start typing something, I can feel that it’s not the right next like so I delete a whooole lot lol.
I can only handwrite 😂
Writing is fun, at least to me. I get made fun of for it. But I find, it's fun to just escape into another world for a bit, or talk about my emotions. Being able to write is power. You can create entire worlds using nothing but pen and paper, or a keyboard
Exactly. Writing is a thoroughly immersive experience 😊
I'm writing a book, its called the dawn of beasts, its a horror, fantasy, and mystery book,
Amazing 😊
You're my inspiration oyinda💛
Thank you 💕
Quick question, I love to write in cursive too since I was trained in it in school. But then... do you really convert all of this to typing? I guess you have to right? In today's day and age? Or is the cursive stuff just for your ownself or private projects after your paid work (which I'm assuming in 2024... has to be typed)?
Thank you! Glad I came across this video!
Yes I write everything all down first as it is much easier for me and then I type it all up. Some find it tedious but I'm more immersed in the story when writing.
@@thefantasystoryteller wow that’s wonderful, and spiritually more sound too! (I honestly wouldn’t spend time around devices if I didn’t have to).
Thank you for sharing! New author here…
I write because I have to.
Exactly
Yes it worth it, it’s so fun making a storyline with Characters that you fall in love with
Exactly ❤️
@@thefantasystoryteller yeahhhh
Writing helps me keep the voices in my head quiet 😩
It most certainly does 😂
I love this so much
Thank you 😊
This is my first time listening to you. And I’m hooked
Thank you for listening ❤️☺️
Hello Oyinda, I am so inspired as an aspiring YA writer in college... I've written and written ever since I was six. Movie scripts, novels, plays, letters, it never ended and it never can. I resonate so much with your soul's thoughts. I will write for the sake of my Malaysian culture's cry to be heard and for the ravishing art of writing itself... Thank you for reminding us of the heart of it.
Keep on writing 🥰
This video is beautiful and truly inspiring. You’ve articulated my thoughts on writing perfectly.
Thank you 😊💓
I needed this. Thank you.
You're welcome ❤️😊
Дуже приємне, цікаве та дуже тепле відео, дякую!
I love the handwriting... it's so relaxing for some reason, to see that pen flow. ❤❤
😌 Thank you. For the advise as well.
Thank you 😊
Such raw honesty about the writer's journey resonates deeply. Embracing the solitude, the uncertainty, and the sheer passion for the craft is what sets true writers apart. Thank you for sharing your insights.
Well said ❤️😊
I admire your ability to write longhand, especially in cursive. I wrote my first novel in longhand.
Writing longhand is the best experience ❤️
Glad I saw this video because I truly love writing and I've got a clear passion for it. I never noticed how good my writing was until some teacher I had pointed it from there I pushed myself to do descriptive writing tbh. It's so relaxing and introspective. I still share my writing with them since they're apart of this fine journey of mine. :)
Bless our teachers for encouraging us 😁
@@thefantasystoryteller Yeah! :)
Bloody hell that was just the tonic.
Thank you 😊
HOW MUCH TRUTH IN SUCH A SHORT VIDEO
☺️
What a beautiful video
Thank you 😊
Excellently put.
Thank you 😊