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Writing journey
My journey from zero to writer: daily writing experiments, finding my voice, building a readership, and publishing my first book — struggles included.
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This is where I document my journey from zero to writer.
Whether it’s mindset shifts, improving my writing, or every decision on the road to a published book, I’ll share honestly here.
Including:
- Starting to write - Ideas matter more than perfect prose
- Keeping at it - Daily writing experiments and long-termism
- Getting seen - From hating social media to building a readership
- Becoming a writer - From beginner to (hopefully) published author
Writing is a practice of long-termism.
Every day of writing is an investment in your future self.
Posts in this collection
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Want new friends? Try going on the offensive
From not being able to answer 'what new friend did you make this year' to meeting 11 people in 7 days. Change starts with one extra question.
May 6, 2026
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I thought I was an introvert
One letter in a personality test changed the entire story I told myself.
May 5, 2026
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How many blog posts do I have left?
If I have 10 years of blogging left, every single post is a countdown.
April 11, 2026
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Shiny object syndrome is a superpower
Fleeting interests aren't a weakness. The more cards in your hand, the more combinations you can make.
February 13, 2026
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My first YouTube video
How to break through the perfectionism that stops you from creating
February 1, 2026
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Should I self-publish a physical book in Taiwan? Or just go digital?
Taiwan doesn't have Print on Demand. Self-publishing means paying $5,000+ USD upfront to print 500 copies. The math doesn't work out, but I really want to hold my own book.
January 13, 2026
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Want to start a blog? Write first
Stop researching website setup. Content is what matters. Write 10 posts first.
December 16, 2025
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After writing daily for a month, what happened?
My daily writing experiment that started in October just ended. I wrote 24 posts in one month, more than my entire life before. The numbers speak for themselves, but so do the costs.
November 12, 2025
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To be a writer, you must first become an influencer
Want to publish a book? Build an audience first. Exploring how modern writers become bestselling authors by being full-time influencers, and my journey restarting social media from zero followers.
November 2, 2025
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I secretly started posting daily
I didn't tell anyone. Just quietly started. Because I was afraid I'd quit after three days and feel embarrassed.
October 19, 2025
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I want to be a writer
Writing is thinking. Writing well means thinking well. I've realized that my current role models aren't million-follower influencers or superstars, but the writers I admire.
October 15, 2025