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What I Learned about Writing from a Suicidal Writer

Dec 27, 2023
Jennifer Walker, a suicidal physicist turned professional art, travel, and culture writer, shares her personal journey of finding solace in writing. She discusses embracing the identity of a writer, the importance of background in writing, leveraging a language education background, and the significance of finding a niche in writing.
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Quick takeaways

  • Believing in oneself is crucial in becoming a writer and pursuing writing opportunities.
  • Leveraging one's unique background adds value to writing and helps writers stand out.

Deep dives

Believing in Yourself as a Writer

Jennifer's story teaches us that in order to become a writer, we must first believe that we are writers. Imposter syndrome can often make us doubt our identity as writers, but a mindset shift is necessary. Once Jennifer accepted her identity as a writer and started believing in herself, everything changed. She began acting with more intention, looking for writing jobs, both paid and unpaid, and actively pursuing opportunities to write. Becoming a writer starts with believing that you are one.

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