10 years as an unpublished writer. And what's next...

In this video, I’m sharing my personal journey-10 years as an unpublished writer. I’ll talk about the highs, the lows, and what’s next for me on this lifelong journey.
About Me: Hi, I’m Eason, a writer passionate about helping others on their creative journeys. I’ve spent over a decade writing, learning, and growing as a storyteller. If you love writing, improving your craft, and connecting with other writers, stick around!
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[@NicStrike]

There are platforms like Amazon that allow people to self-publish, more or less regardless of the quality of the work. As far as I've been able to tell there are no real downsides when starting out by publishing this way. You keep the IP and you're not losing out on any marketing assistance because a traditional publisher likely isn't going to spend much on you anyways unless you're already a best seller. I've been using this as a sort of mental "safety net" for my writing. I know if I want my work published, it WILL be published, and if people like it then they'll have the opportunity to find/read it. This allows me to focus more on telling the story I want to tell to the best of my ability, rather than on how I'll get it in someone's hands when it's done.

[@EasonBlackwood]

I have a lot of complicated feelings around self-publishing as it pertains to my work. I'll probably make a video on it at some point. But it's absolutely an option, and some people do really well at it.

[@thecollapseexperiment]

I have been self publishing on Amazon since 2014 and know the ups and downs. If you have questions let me know. ​@@EasonBlackwood

[@MaddoxLightning]

I wish you well this year! I have been writing since I can remember, and have been vastly prolific. Especially as a child. Also as a young adult. Now I am going on, fingers crossed, to a masters in writing. I know I am a phenomenal writer, and the publishing world seems like a structure very about, right time, right place, right connections, and money. I have struggled with navigating where to send my creations and how. However, I am trusting that I will flourish as a storyteller, and that I am seeking and building doorways and paths to publishing and sharing.

[@EasonBlackwood]

Wow. I wish I had your self-confidence haha.

[@avasaunders1886]

you’ve got this king!

[@EasonBlackwood]

Thank you!

[@TheRealKLT]

I'm on year 20, my friend. I would recommend altering the aspiration. Being published shouldn't be the goal, it should be the cherry. Each project can be its own goal, and success is just finishing it. If it gets published, it gets published. You made what you wanted to, and that's all that really matters. I know it sounds trite, but it's true.

[@EasonBlackwood]

💯 Writing with the goal of publishing just cripples you creatively, and it might even produce worse stories. I'm right there with you. You have to write what's inside, and if it turns out someone else likes it enough to buy it, hooray for you.