You’re a Writer Now: What Comes After Your First Story?
Finished your first story? Here's how to stay motivated, grow as a writer, and keep creating now that your journey has officially begun. Hey, it’s Reginaldo Osnildo—one last time (for now). If you’ve made it this far in the series, there’s only one thing left to say: You’re not someone who wants to be a writer. You are one. That’s not based on publishing deals, social media followers, or fancy writing degrees. It’s based on one simple truth: You showed up. You wrote. You created something that didn’t exist before. And that? That’s what real writers do. Let’s talk about what comes next—and how to keep this momentum going long after “The End.” First: Take a Moment to Celebrate You might not feel like it was “a big deal,” but trust me—it is. Most people say they want to write. You actually did it. That takes courage. Creativity. Vulnerability. Even if it’s not perfect (and it doesn’t need to be), you’ve done something powerful : You turned an id...