Starting again is hard.
I have been writing news articles since my late 20s. Sometimes full time and most of the time as a part time contributor. However in 2018, up to which I had about 8 years of writing experience, I decided to resign from my job as an editor and writer, choosing a different industry altogether. I spent 4 good years, went up to the top and went down and up again and of course down to the pits of darkness where no light shines. By then, I had been in various industries through thick and thin, and was involved in setting up more than 5 startups.
Why this, why now
After more than 4 years of hiatus from the writing, reading, researching, and editing “industry” I found out that my heart longed to be a writer. The books on the shelves were screaming to be read and propagated. I could not bear the separation. I came back to set foot once again in the nasty field of writing. Nasty because not everyone understands what you are saying, and at times you can be alone trying to figure out what to write. There are times that four shot espresso becomes numb.
What kind of community are you looking to build here
I can’t say I want to setup a community, I don’t think I am to be followed. However, what I want to do instead is to share what I think and what I do. This for me is a way to improve myself and seek the opinion of others as well. Since learning is a lifelong process, why stop? It is not like the weather has to be good for a writer to set sail, neither does it have to be sunny for him to take a stroll. A writer can write in the midst of war, as well as in the peace of silent cave. Caving teaches you the true meaning of silence, darkness and isolation.
Surprise! Surprise!
I can’t say how often I will be posting, that would be best left as a surprise. I know many readers like to be firm and set in their planning, let’s make this one an exception. I just pray that coffee does not go numb on me.
That said I write essentially on issues that are of interest to, and what interests me I will share with everyone. That said, I would be delighted to share ideas and interest with other writers as well.
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Let the journey begin
With all that being said, let’s begin our journey together.
nice article brother!