Will Your Family and Friends Really Not Support Your Writing Dreams? | Ep 66

In this episode, I explore whether family and friends will support your writing dreams. I stress the importance of showing your work rather than just talking about it. Believing in yourself is key—you’re your own biggest fan. I also discuss how loved ones might not always be supportive and suggest building a network of fellow writers. The episode wraps up with a challenge: write a letter to a skeptical loved one explaining why writing matters to you and why their support is important. Join the Newsletter https://buildwriting.com/newsletter/ Takeaways Show your work to others instead of just telling them about it. Believe in yourself and be your own biggest fan. Build a support network of other writers. Write a letter to a skeptical loved one explaining the importance of writing and their support. Sound Bites "If I start writing, nobody's gonna support me, people are not gonna encourage me in writing." "To have a work is in your control. Like if you put in time and energy, you can write something." "You have to show people that writing is important to you." Chapters 00:00 Introduction: Will Your Family and Friends Support Your Writing Dreams? 02:44 Chapter 1: The Importance of Having a Body of Work 04:01 Chapter 2: Believing in Yourself as a Writer 06:57 Chapter 3: Building a Support Network 08:46 Chapter 4: Writing a Letter to a Skeptical Loved One 11:10 Conclusion