Why 99% Of People Never Become Successful Writers

The path to success isn’t as simple as you think, but it’s possible for those who are willing to put in the work.

99% of writers I’ve spoken to want the huge paycheck that comes with being a bestselling author. They also want the audience. The recognition. The inbox full of paid opportunities.

But they don’t want to engage for hours a day with people who don’t know or care about them yet. They don’t want to write posts that get ignored. They don’t want to send pitches that go unanswered.

Most writers want to know the shortcut. The hack. The secret formula that lets them skip the part where they doubt themselves and almost give up.

But there’s no skipping it.

You want 10,000 subscribers? You have to show up when you have ten. You have to write when it feels pointless. You have to engage with people who don’t owe you their attention.

You want clients? You have to send pitch after pitch, knowing most will never even open your email. You have to deal with rejection and rude responses. You have to fight through the part where it feels like you’re talking to yourself.

And most people won’t. Most people wil…