You Don’t Have to Be the Perfect Writer! (Or Creator)
A Letter to Me and to the People Who Pressure Themselves
In this world where perfection seems like the ultimate goal, we writers often feel the pressure too. We think our writing has to be “eloquent,” packed with details, transformative, match what the algorithms want, and so much more.
But here’s the thing: that’s not what writing is all about.
What truly matters is the ability to channel what you want to express, to share your message in a way that also resonates with the reader.
It’s about painting a picture with words, creating a bridge between your thoughts and the reader’s understanding.
How you do that really doesn’t matter that much. I like to use images created with the help of Dalle 3 to portray certain concepts I want to convey.
Sometimes we are too overwhelmed with our daily lifes to write clearly.
Thats okay.
Give yourself some space before you start with writing again. This is actually huge, because if you start overwhelmed, you will seldom reach that clear space where thoughts and ideas flow freely.
Words are only a tool, a carrier of emotion or what your true self wants to express..
The real magic of writing isn’t in using fancy words or complex structures; it’s in the authenticity and sincerity of your message.
So, to all the writers out there putting pressure on themselves to be perfect:
Take a step back.
Let your thoughts flow naturally.
Write from the heart.
The right words will come when you focus on what you truly want to say, not on how ‘perfectly’ you can say it.
For me, this sometimes means waiting for the ideas to come, instead of wanting to squeeze out another idea just to make a post.
I write down my ideas in my google keep notes app as soon as they come into my head (that can literally be any time of the day), then expand on it, write the draft, and rewrite it a bit until it becomes a full post.
The best ideas come to me during meditation.
Your unique voice is what makes your writing special.
That’s how you connect with your readers — not through perfection, but through the genuine expression of your ideas and feelings.
It doesn’t matter that much how you phrase something, or if you use other grammar correction or sentence-rephrasing tools, or another special writing method.
The most important thing is whether you can convey the “abstract” but important concepts in your head, and help others by painting a picture of those concepts and ideas.
Keep writing, keep sharing, and remember — perfection is not the goal. But the connection, authenticity, fulfillment, and joy while you are writing and creating stuff is.
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What an amazing post! I am so glad I’m not the only one that goes through this. As I’ve been working on my creative writing, I have gained such an appreciation for writing and words in general. It is so so so important to wait until you feel that internal push to write instead of just putting things out for the sake of being consistent. I also will read a completed post over and over again and sometimes my brain will tell me it’s not complete so I learned it’s all about balance. Anywho- I am so excited about my writing journey in 2024 and this post just encouraged me to be mindful of my perfectionism and just enjoy the process. Thanks so much and Merry Christmas to you if you celebrate!
Why though? That’s the question I’m struggling with. Why do I want to share my writing? It started off as a hobby, but slowly writing consumed my mind and soul, and created this strange urge to share... what is it? Ambition? Vanity? Greed? I’m trying to understand it.