Why I’m Starting to Write Online
Magically freakish things happen to the brave
For months, I watched like a hawk. Today, I’m part of the Ship. 🚢
In August 2022, I joined Dickie Bush & Nicolas Cole’s cohort-based writing program, Ship 30 for 30. To build writing consistency, I will write an atomic 300-word essay daily for 30 days.
Here are some reasons why:
- To build momentum — I have a ‘dabbler’ habit. I start more projects, hobbies, or books than I finish them. But this also means I’ve tried a lot of stuff.
Where it gets tricky is sticking with something. As I’m gearing up for (another) life reinvention, I’d like to focus my energy and caffeinated hours on writing.
Historically, I’ve done well on 30-day challenges — from meditation and yoga to language and no-sugar days. The longest I’ve done is 180 days without coffee (Ugh, never doing this again!).
I love ticking off days and seeing streaks. This tells me I can show up every day to write. The momentum I build will likely spill over to other areas of my life. - To reclaim my voice — For 15 years, I’ve been (ghost)writing for brands and people. For a time, I loved it. Money was good, too. But I realized I’ve been helping others build their success and bottom line. It’s also not fun hiding your name behind bylines and NDAs.
So I thought, What would happen if I write in public not for clients but for myself? Will writing about ideas I love make me giddy? My voice, will anyone listen?
I have never written consistently online before. And I’ve never been this excited to write as myself.
3. To follow the treasure map — It takes courage to write online. But I also know magically freakish things happen to the brave. I’m here to follow the map, have fun, and get happy drunk with fellow Shippers.
Over the next 30 days, I plan on writing about ‘late bloomer’ learning, self-growth, and life in France.
Or, I could totally detour, we’ll see!
Join me on this adventure — and please, in the name of Captain Jack Sparrow — don’t be shy, say hi.
