Beginner writer growth log
Writing journey
Documenting my journey from zero to writer, including building a blog, managing social media, finding my voice, and all the struggles and growth along the way.
Why document this writing journey?
This is where I document my journey from zero to writer.
Whether it’s technical details, mindset shifts, or improving my writing skills, I’ll share honestly here.
Including:
- Building a blog - From choosing a tech stack to actually writing
- Managing social media - From hating it to starting over
- Finding my voice - Ideas matter more than perfect writing
- 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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How to choose a good domain name
A domain name is your address on the internet. Pick the wrong one, and it's like opening a shop in an alley no one walks through. Pick the right one, and people remember you after seeing it once.
December 18, 2025
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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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Prioritizing Chinese
I decided to change my website's primary language from English to Chinese. Instead of clinging to vanity, I chose to face reality honestly.
October 13, 2025
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Maintaining a multilingual blog is hard
The challenges of maintaining a multilingual blog and why I'm giving up (for now)
March 20, 2025
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Starting a new blog at 34 years old
Why start a new blog now, when I've procrastinated for decades?
August 1, 2024