Awe, She’s trying to write.

Summary

The author, Jan, shares her personal journey and challenges as a writer, including dealing with misconceptions about her abilities due to a stroke, while encouraging others to pursue their writing goals and not be deterred by doubters.

Abstract

Jan, a seasoned writer and grandmother, reflects on the misconceptions people have about her due to her speech impairment from a stroke, often being underestimated or misunderstood. Despite this, she remains determined in her writing career, offering advice and encouragement to fellow writers. She acknowledges the struggles of writing as a profession, emphasizing the need for persistence and dedication. Jan celebrates small victories, like upgrading to a paid Medium membership, and maintains a positive outlook, urging others to stay focused on their writing aspirations and the financial rewards that come with hard work.

Opinions

Jan feels that people often underestimate her capabilities, mistaking her speech impairment for drunkenness or lack of intelligence.
She is proud of her achievements, including raising children and having grandchildren, and finds it absurd when others try to instruct her on basic tasks.
Jan values the community of writers on Medium who understand the challenges and rewards of the craft.
She believes in the power of persistence and talent in achieving success as a writer.
Jan views her speech impairment as a "secret weapon" that perhaps gives her a unique perspective or advantage in her interactions.
She is critical of those who doubt the viability of writing as a career and is keen on proving them wrong by succeeding financially through her writing.
Jan expresses love and solidarity with her fellow writers, emphasizing the shared journey and collective goal of writing well and earning a living from it.

Ya feel me?

To top it off, because of a stroke, I can’t talk well. People think I’m drunk when I speak or stupid. They talk to me like I’m 4 years old. It’s my secret weapon.

My boyfriend was telling me how to do fucking dishes. I am 62. Raised 2 kids and have 6 grandkids. But suddenly I have to learn how to do dishes?

Awe, She’s trying to write.

People just appease me. So cute.

They should be ashamed.

Folks on m Medium get the drill, but some others just don’t have a clue.

Ya feel me?

Sorry. Sidetracked.

Like me, you all have a plan.

To write well and get paid for it. Very valid.

This is our journey. Ignore the doubters.

This is a job. Granted, a good job, but nonetheless work. If you don’t write you don’t get paid.

Just put your head down and stay on course.