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Nobody’s Watching: The Liberating Truth About Hitting ‘Publish’
Trust me, the spotlight’s not as bright as you think
“Write hard and clear about what hurts.” — Ernest Hemingway
This quote is a challenge from Hemingway. But most don’t dare to because they fear the public’s gaze.
Yet, what if I told you that gaze is softer than you think? Many writers inflate the amount of judgment their work will receive, which stifles their creativity and keeps their most compelling stories hidden.
Understanding that you’re not under a microscope can liberate you to write more boldly and truthfully.
“Each time you hit ‘publish,’ you expect a storm.”
But the storm doesn’t come. This isn’t a lucky break but the norm. The public, busy with their own lives, isn’t waiting to pounce on your work with criticism.
By the end of this piece, you’ll learn how to harness this insight to reduce your fear of publishing, enabling you to write more freely and frequently.
Unmasking the Illusion of the Spotlight
Imagine this: you’ve just written something personal and hit ‘publish,’ your heart racing as you await the flood of opinions.
