I was told I could never make it as a writer?

@Jenaisle (16568)

Philippines

July 29, 2022 9:54pm CST

Since grade school, I have this fervent wish to become a novelist, a journalist, or simply - a writer. I've succeeded in certain ways. I won a short story writing contest when I was in high school. and when I was in college some of my stories were accepted for publication in local mags. Now, I'm trying to write a novel.- my ultimate dream. Many have discouraged me with the first chapters of my novel, telling me I was not cut-out for it. I tried and tried again, but my work came back, with the same discouraging words. "You could never make it as a novelist." If you were in my place what would you do? Would you go on or would you finally accept reality and be resigned to the truth of your fate? Please give me some answers. Thank you. Image credit: wikipedia.com

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@luisga814 (7138)

• Quezon City, Philippines

30 Jul 22

Never let them block your dream. Me myself they said the same to me. Now, I have some 9 books published on Amazon excluding some books published here in the Philippines.

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@ihasaquestion (8273)

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30 Jul 22

That's a good piece of advice.

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@Kouponkaren (5497)

• United States

30 Jul 22

@luisga814 Wow, that's amazing. Congratulations to you.

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@luisga814 (7138)

• Quezon City, Philippines

30 Jul 22

@cacay1 I'm not a member of any book writing club. You can check my name at Amazon.

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@Deepizzaguy (122067)

• Lake Charles, Louisiana

30 Jul 22

The best suggestion I can give you based on persons who have succeeded in the writing profession is to learn that art of writing novels, be persistent and trust your feelings on how to write a novel based on what you know about the characters and the direction of your story. People who say "You can't do it" should inspire you to prove them wrong.

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@Jenaisle (16568)

• Philippines

30 Jul 22

@Deepizzaguy It should inspire me to prove them wrong. what an inspiring and encouraging sentence this is. Thank you.

@Jenaisle (16568)

• Philippines

30 Jul 22

@cacay1 It is.

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@jstory07 (148701)

• Roseburg, Oregon

30 Jul 22

Try and publish on Amazon. You should not give up on your dreams.

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@Jenaisle (16568)

• Philippines

30 Jul 22

I will try, hope for the best and wish me luck.

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@jstory07 (148701)

• Roseburg, Oregon

31 Jul 22

@Jenaisle Yes I will wish you luck.

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@Shiva49 (28366)

• Singapore

30 Jul 22

When you have passion and dream, persist with your efforts. Many great writers were rejected many times when they first started.

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@Jenaisle (16568)

• Philippines

31 Jul 22

Right, I will do so. and keep plodding.

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@ihasaquestion (8273)

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30 Jul 22

You know what? Discouraging words will only go as far as the sender's mindset. Just keep improving. Everybody is always good at something. Keep on writing to your heart's content and look for other good qualities in you. I'm sure you do have a talent like your writing in your perspective. Diversify, the world is your oyster.

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@Jenaisle (16568)

• Philippines

30 Jul 22

I can see your point and you're right. I will follow your advice.

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@yoalldudes (35030)

• Philippines

30 Jul 22

It sounds to me that you have passion for it so there is no harm trying. J.K Rowling was rejected so many times before a publisher took her in. As long as it doesnt get in the way of your main tasks I say go for it, I feel you have the imagination.

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@Jenaisle (16568)

• Philippines

30 Jul 22

Really, that's encouraging to know. JK Rowling !!!

@yoalldudes (35030)

• Philippines

31 Jul 22

@Jenaisle Absolutely.

. She didnt give up and kept trying.

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@youless (114117)

• Guangzhou, China

30 Jul 22

I think you can still keep on your dream. You can keep writing in your spare time as a hobby. As time goes by, your writing skills will be improved and one day your dream can come true.

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@Jenaisle (16568)

• Philippines

30 Jul 22

Yes, I'm sure it would I'll keep trying.

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@toniganzon (77064)

• Philippines

31 Jul 22

If it really is your dream, don't give up. There maybe a thousand who will discourage you but out of those thousands, they're might just be one who will finally publish your work.

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@Jenaisle (16568)

• Philippines

31 Jul 22

Yes, I sure

hope so.

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@louievill (28846)

• Philippines

30 Jul 22

Just simply ignore them, it's us who make our dreams come true not people who are full of negativity. A lot of successful inventions, businesses etc etc.. came into being simply because those who created and set them up believed in what they were doing against all odds.

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@Jenaisle (16568)

• Philippines

30 Jul 22

Against all odds , I should follow through - so true,

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@sjvg1976 (42727)

• Delhi, India

31 Jul 22

Don't listen to the people, go for it. If you will care about the people you won't be able to fulfill your dream to be a writer.

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@Jenaisle (16568)

• Philippines

31 Jul 22

You're right. I won't, I'll keep going,

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@sjvg1976 (42727)

• Delhi, India

31 Jul 22

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@LeaPea2417 (40020)

• Toccoa, Georgia

30 Jul 22

I would continue. Someone very well could like what you are writing and want to publish it. As the old saying goes, when at first you don't succeed try and try again.

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@Jenaisle (16568)

• Philippines

31 Jul 22

Now that you have reminded me of that saying, yes, I should follow suit.

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@LeaPea2417 (40020)

• Toccoa, Georgia

31 Jul 22

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@RasmaSandra (97912)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

31 Jul 22

I really enjoy writing about all kinds of things online and creating poetry but I know I could never write a book because it just takes too much for the research and making sure all the things I write about a believable and so on, But that is me, If you feel you have the talent don't give up, Do some online searches abut how to write novels and what you need to know and then make it work for you, I wish you the very best of luck,

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@Jenaisle (16568)

• Philippines

31 Jul 22

Thank you for the encouragement. I needed more of this, I guess?

I hope you'll be the Nostradamus of my future.

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@RubyHawk (99367)

• Atlanta, Georgia

31 Jul 22

I would continue writing to please myself and it can’t hurt to send your writing to publishers. They can only refuse your manuscript. I would do it as a hobby not my work to earn a living.

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@Jenaisle (16568)

• Philippines

31 Jul 22

I see your point. Yes, I could do that too as a hobby.

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@RubyHawk (99367)

• Atlanta, Georgia

31 Jul 22

@Jenaisle You never know, a publisher might like your writing

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@thelme55 (79311)

• Germany

30 Jul 22

Don’t get discouraged by them. Continue writing to your goal. Who knows, one day you will become a novelist.

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@Jenaisle (16568)

• Philippines

31 Jul 22

How I wish so, perhaps when I'm in my 80s?

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@thelme55 (79311)

• Germany

31 Jul 22

@Jenaisle We don’t know what will happen in the future and if we reach 80. The best for us is to keep trying what we want to achieve in life.

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@yanzalong (19091)

• Indonesia

1 Aug 22

I would try the best I could. I will never give up.

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@misunderstood_zombie (8765)

• United States

31 Jul 22

I think you should keep working at your dream. Every famous inventor or writer or artists had so many people tell them that they would never make it and they kept going until they did.

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@Jenaisle (16568)

• Philippines

31 Jul 22

Now, I remember my fave band BTS. Yes, many people did say they won't make it and look at them now, the BIGGEST BAND IN THE WORLD. I should have listened to their speeches once again. Thanks for the kind words.

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