Is being a writer worth it? ~ a cozy writing vlog ~ a writers life ~ slow living writer

Welcome to my writing vlog. I’ve been writing for years and it's an endless source of comfort. I take inspiration from nature, slow living, and travel. I talk about my childhood in Nigeria and how that inspired my writing and books. Watch my musings and see what inspires me as a writer and how I live.
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[@DhruvKumar-uc2uj]

“You have to be willing to write for the sake of writing, without expecting any reward. That is the most difficult part for some people.” - This is very inspiring, Oyinda ❤

[@leahalfonso2735]

Yeah, I’m really glad this point came up in the video. One of the hardest things about my current project is coming to terms with the possibility of the story never seeing the light of day. That I have to write it simply for my own benefit, not for the purpose of making something to sell. It can be really easy to lose sight of that in a world that constantly preaches how work is only meaningful if money can be made from it

[@lijinparmentier9274]

Beautiful saying!

[@rowan404]

I haven’t watched the video, but I wanted to say that the answer to the title is *absolutely.* While writing my novel, I kept telling myself that, if it had a positive impact on even one person, it would all be worth it. I haven’t published it yet, but it already has. To my surprise, that person was myself. Long story short, I accidentally made my inner child the protagonist, told my own story, had the protagonist overcome the same misbelief that I had until I wrote her overcoming it, and gave myself closure by having the protagonist stand up for herself and giving the book a happy ending. I was suicidal and self-loathing for 8 years, but thanks to my own story, I no longer struggle with either. In fact, I now _enjoy_ being alive. Shortly after I wrote the climax, I suddenly felt better than I had in years and even felt a semblance of sanity (I had forgotten what that was like). A few weeks later, I finished writing the book, and after another few days, I finally realized that my newfound sanity was my own doing.

[@kenrickbautista6141]

As an aspiring screenwriter, you're right. It's truly worth it to write.

[@philipswain4122]

Since the age of 9, I’ve always written. Short stories, poems, diaries, articles. I just have to do it. All my thoughts, dreams, fears, go down on paper. I suppose it’s a cleansing process.

[@mustashfan1o198]

You just summarized my entire perception of writing.

[@thefantasystoryteller]

😁

[@wildoceanappaloosawomangay2535]

Your penmanship is lovely and an ancient, almost extinct art 💚💔

[@thefantasystoryteller]

What a lovely comment. Thank you 😊

[@SandeepSingh69annu]

Whoever you are, I love you. U must be a great writer

[@thefantasystoryteller]

Thank you so much. 😊❤️

[@t0dd000]

Yeah. King's characters are definitely more than a bit cartoonish. And his dialogue is always King. But he is clever, fun, and makes you think. Also, I think his short stories really excel versus his novels. One thing I really great respect about him: he is so successful across genre which is so unusual.

[@saxawinters4261]

Today was the launch of signing of my first poetry book. Darling, I would just like to tell you that you have some of the most beautiful calligraphy I ever saw. And you are pretty much right about everything you said in this video. Keep writing. ⭐⭐⭐

[@thefantasystoryteller]

Thank you so much. Congratulations on your launch ☺️❤️

[@Stratword_]

The truest part of this is that writing is therapeutic for sure.

[@thefantasystoryteller]

Most certainly 😊

[@mackfarlainethebarenakedau5113]

It's worth it to me. I love to do it. I love both writing and having written. But it is very hard. So, the question you need to ask yourself as a writer is this: If nobody ever sees my worko, can I still do it, do I still want to? If the answer is yes, then keep writing no mattter what adversity you face. If the answer is no, then stop what you're doing and find something else.

[@whoisyouranime]

Writing for yourself is fine. I've spent a fortune to publish, advertise and review my boom, and I loathe it because I don't see 1 dollar back from it. Sometimes, I keep telling myself "Write for you. Not the money." because I have a story inside me I need to tell. "Do it for you", I'd say to myself.

[@thefantasystoryteller]

Definitely 😊

[@lunawolf6288]

Yes it worth it, it’s so fun making a storyline with Characters that you fall in love with

[@thefantasystoryteller]

Exactly ❤️

[@lunawolf6288]

@@thefantasystoryteller yeahhhh

[@ClaireSamuelsVA]

Beautiful video 🤩 I definitely feel that struggle of trying to write with no expectation of reward, but I know it’s the best way to go about things

[@saraawynnie]

loved listening to your thoughts, thank you for sharing! And your handwriting is beautiful!

[@thefantasystoryteller]

Thank you for watching, Sara ☺️

[@PoisonelleMisty4311]

Such raw honesty about the writer's journey resonates deeply. Embracing the solitude, the uncertainty, and the sheer passion for the craft is what sets true writers apart. Thank you for sharing your insights.

[@thefantasystoryteller]

Well said ❤️😊

[@anthonianwogu9989]

You're my inspiration oyinda💛

[@thefantasystoryteller]

Thank you 💕

[@EmmaBennetAuthor]

Your videos are always so beautiful

[@thefantasystoryteller]

Thank you so much 🥰

[@magicinthemundane9527]

This video is beautiful and truly inspiring. You’ve articulated my thoughts on writing perfectly.

[@thefantasystoryteller]

Thank you 😊💓

[@Shmyrk]

I needed this. Thank you.

[@thefantasystoryteller]

You're welcome ❤️😊

[@jazzya7383]

This is my first time listening to you. And I’m hooked

[@thefantasystoryteller]

Thank you for listening ❤️☺️

[@aria8256]

I love the handwriting... it's so relaxing for some reason, to see that pen flow. ❤❤ 😌 Thank you. For the advise as well.

[@thefantasystoryteller]

Thank you 😊

[@user-um7cf8nt1q]

Дуже приємне, цікаве та дуже тепле відео, дякую!

[@channelchris9730]

Excellently put.

[@thefantasystoryteller]

Thank you 😊

[@carollinewalker]

What a beautiful video

[@thefantasystoryteller]

Thank you 😊

[@vo1d364]

Glad I saw this video because I truly love writing and I've got a clear passion for it. I never noticed how good my writing was until some teacher I had pointed it from there I pushed myself to do descriptive writing tbh. It's so relaxing and introspective. I still share my writing with them since they're apart of this fine journey of mine. :)

[@thefantasystoryteller]

Bless our teachers for encouraging us 😁

[@vo1d364]

@@thefantasystoryteller Yeah! :)

[@ms.little269]

Hello Oyinda, I am so inspired as an aspiring YA writer in college... I've written and written ever since I was six. Movie scripts, novels, plays, letters, it never ended and it never can. I resonate so much with your soul's thoughts. I will write for the sake of my Malaysian culture's cry to be heard and for the ravishing art of writing itself... Thank you for reminding us of the heart of it.

[@thefantasystoryteller]

Keep on writing 🥰

[@Bookspine5]

I admire your ability to write longhand, especially in cursive. I wrote my first novel in longhand.

[@thefantasystoryteller]

Writing longhand is the best experience ❤️

[@MikeFrazee222]

I wish I could do nothing but write for weeks, but my annoying job gets in the way.

[@thefantasystoryteller]

That's always the way isn't it? 😆

[@mandawithbooks9677]

Oh man I WISH I could hand write me books. I make waaaay too many mistakes lol. Sometimes the moment I start typing something, I can feel that it’s not the right next like so I delete a whooole lot lol.

[@thefantasystoryteller]

I can only handwrite 😂

[@redsol3629]

Would you keep going if nobody cared? If the answer is yes then you're a writer.

[@thefantasystoryteller]

Most certainly 😊

[@nightskye15]

while i agree with the mentality of not writing for the sake of a reward, i clicked on the video because by "slow living" i thought you were incorporating an anti-capitalist mindset against things like burn out or the idea of the "suffering writer", but the comments section involves a lot of gatekeeping what a "real writer" is and does. which isnt inclusive or empathetic of people from different backgrounds and motivations. i believe we should seperate the act of writer (which i believe makes the writer) from the act of being published somewhere (which i believe makes an "author" as a seperate identity).

[@TheresaReichley]

I think this is something pushing me away from traditional ways of putting my work out there. I’m on a couple of Facebook writers groups and I’ve come to the conclusion that most of them absolutely hate writing. They’re all focused on publishing, on selling, on turning their stories into something they can sell rather than something they want to put out there. I’d rather just put out a bunch of short stories that I want to tell on my blog than to do what they’re doing- flogging themselves to the desk where they can force theme to write saleable stories that they don’t care about. And as a bonus, of course spending even more time trying to go viral so that people will buy the book and read it. Not only is this a recipe for hating writing, I can’t imagine that you can produce anything interesting or unique or worthwhile when your process is based on industrial writing production- four hours a day, every day, produce X words every day (if you’re super productive, you get one whole day off. Then rewrite it and pay for editing and a cover and maybe more editing. Writing as mass production written to be consumed and thrown away with nothing worth remembering let alone thinking about.

[@ms.wealthyy]

Writing helps me keep the voices in my head quiet 😩

[@thefantasystoryteller]

It most certainly does 😂

[@andersoneller6296]

HOW MUCH TRUTH IN SUCH A SHORT VIDEO

[@thefantasystoryteller]

☺️

[@TERRORS_OF_NIGHT]

I'm writing a book, its called the dawn of beasts, its a horror, fantasy, and mystery book,

[@thefantasystoryteller]

Amazing 😊

[@acrankymushroom]

Writing is fun, at least to me. I get made fun of for it. But I find, it's fun to just escape into another world for a bit, or talk about my emotions. Being able to write is power. You can create entire worlds using nothing but pen and paper, or a keyboard

[@thefantasystoryteller]

Exactly. Writing is a thoroughly immersive experience 😊

[@AmyK007]

I write because I have to.

[@thefantasystoryteller]

Exactly

[@Boylieboyle]

Bloody hell that was just the tonic.

[@thefantasystoryteller]

Thank you 😊

[@NeonPixels81]

If you have to ask "is writing worth it", it's probably not...for the one asking.

[@thefantasystoryteller]

Exactly ☺️

[@MelroseERA]

I write odd stories. I've published it only to have them printed for myself, my wife enjoyment. Simply to remove them so the public may never find it. These stories are personal. To be quite honest. I'll lose interest in writing stories. If they were for other people, if written for someone else expectations. I'm not an author. I'm just some man whose love is telling stories, from Western cowboys to the supernatural. Even short horrors at times.

[@thefantasystoryteller]

Wonderful. Writing is amazingly cathartic.

[@lunawolf6288]

I don’t care about fame