I felt this poem so much! Giving yourself permission to express yourself is such a key foundation of a writer. And there’s also the tension between writing for yourself and wanting to write something for a bigger audience to understand.
Yes, exactly! Balancing your authentic voice as something sacred for you and sharing your work for others is so difficult! Also understanding that your voice will grow and develop as you continue to write is a core principle I had to come to terms with.
I felt this poem so much! Giving yourself permission to express yourself is such a key foundation of a writer. And there’s also the tension between writing for yourself and wanting to write something for a bigger audience to understand.
Yes, exactly! Balancing your authentic voice as something sacred for you and sharing your work for others is so difficult! Also understanding that your voice will grow and develop as you continue to write is a core principle I had to come to terms with.