Christine B.

It took me years to admit to people I am a writer. It took me even longer to admit it to myself. It wasn’t so much that I did not notice all I did was write, but it took me a while to acknowledge I qualified for the title.

Saying you are a writer has so much to do with how you say it. I used to elicit strange looks from people when I just started out, and generally did not offer the information. Then, as some of those people showed they were impressed, I got more confident and there was no turning back.

I don’t claim I am “done” learning, writing is a skill one always has to keep improving on. I also know for a fact my style does not appeal to everyone, but that’s ok!

I’m just trying to say: write,..and be proud! But never forget there are as many styles as there are writers, and as many tastes as there are readers. If you manage to write for just one person, you may very well impress the world!

p.s. you can actually buy the shirt in the picture (and other cool pride gear for writers) at this address