Sharing Your Writing

Don’t Just Write It—Let It Be Read

Writing can be deeply personal. For many of us, it starts as a private act. It's something we do in a notebook, late at night, or when the weight of the world feels too heavy to carry alone. But at some point, many writers—whether beginners or seasoned—feel the pull to share their words.

Sharing your writing isn't about becoming famous. It's about connection. It's about reaching one person who might need your truth, your experience, and your perspective. But I get it—sharing your writing can be scary. This post is here to help you work through the fear, find your courage, and take your first step.

I started writing poems as a young kid because my family didn't understand them. It was my secret way to express myself. My mother would write her own every now and then. But if I wrote that the flowering plant was starting to break through the ground and into the world. The sun beat down on it so hard that the flower started to wilt. Then the rain came and gave the new flower the water it needed to survive. Soon, the flower felt alive, and little rose buds began to form.

I could write that, and I knew that my mom. She made my life miserable, but she also provided things I needed. When I wanted to crawl back into the ground and die because she made me feel so miserable, God renewed my spirit so I could grow. My poems were my journals. They were ways I taught my kids concepts. But until I was diagnosed, I never thought about putting them into a book.

What Legacy Writing Really Means

Legacy isn't just about what you leave in a bank account. It's about what you leave in someone's heart. Legacy writing is the act of recording your life—your lessons, your beliefs, your experiences—so others can understand where they come from, what you've lived through, and what you've learned along the way. It can be a letter, a recipe with a story behind it, a journal entry, a collection of poems, or even captions under old family photos. Legacy writing is not about being perfect. It's about being real.

Why Sharing Your Writing Matters

You don't have to be a published author to make a difference. Sharing your writing can:

• Help someone else feel less alone

• Connect you to a like-minded community

• Start a conversation around healing, change, or growth

• Allow you to express emotions you've never spoken aloud

• Be part of your legacy to others

  
  

Your words don't need to be perfect to matter. They need to be real. Sometimes, one honest paragraph is more powerful than an entire polished book.

Common Fears (And the Truth Behind Them)

It's normal to feel hesitant. These are the most common fears we hear—and the truth that can help you push through:

• What if people judge me?

  They might. But many more will relate to you. Vulnerability invites connection. You are not alone in what you feel. There are always critics out there. Look at the reviews of your favorite authors. But they continue to write because it's for all those who can relate and who made them best sellers.

• What if I'm not a good writer?

  Good writing comes from honesty, not fancy grammar. If your story is real, it will touch someone. If you can help one person, it's worth it.

• What if my story is too personal?

  You get to choose what to share. Even parts of your story can help others, and you can always change names or details.

• What if no one cares?

  Someone out there will care more than you know!!! Sometimes, your words are the exact message they needed that day.

Safe Ways to Start Sharing

You don't have to go from private journaling to a published memoir overnight. There are many gentle ways to begin:

• Share a piece of writing with one trusted friend or family member

• Join a private online writing group or Facebook community

• Post a short poem, thought, or excerpt on social media or a blog

• Read something aloud in a writing circle or support group

• Write anonymously and share through pen names or anonymous forums

  
  

The key is to start small and build confidence. Many writers say the first time is the hardest—but also the most rewarding.

What Happens When You Share

When you share your writing, a few powerful things can happen:

• You start to see yourself through new eyes

• Others validate your experiences and emotions

• People begin to open up to you in return

• Your words may ripple out and help someone you'll never meet

  
  

This isn't just about exposure—it's about expansion. You grow as a writer, a human, and a healer by sharing what you've written.

How Feedback Helps You Grow

Once you start sharing, you might receive feedback. Don't be afraid of it—it can help you grow. Look for feedback that is:

• Kind and constructive

• Focused on your message, not your grammar

• Encouraging more than critical

  
  

And remember—you always have the right to ignore feedback that doesn't serve your growth. Writing is personal. Sharing it is brave. Receiving feedback is optional and can be selective.

The Prompt Corner

The Prompt Corner is a special place to encourage writing.

Here are five writing prompts to explore your own story and reflect on why you write:

1. What part of your story have you never told out loud—but wish you could?

2. Write a letter to someone who might benefit from your story.

3. What scares you most about sharing your writing? Explore it honestly.

4. Describe a moment when someone else's story helped you heal.

5. What would it feel like if your writing helped just one person?

You don't have to share everything. Just something. And when you're ready—you'll know.

Free & Paid Tools to Support Your Writing

Each week, we feature a few tools to support your personal and creative writing journey. Explore these and see which ones fit your needs today:

• Substack – Publish your writing to email subscribers for free or as a paid newsletter

• Wattpad (– Great for fiction writers looking to share serialized stories

• Medium – Blog-style platform with a supportive audience and simple design

• Facebook Groups – Search for 'writing communities' or 'memoir writers' to share and learn in a safe space

  
  

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Write with Us: Your Voice Is Worth Sharing

You don't have to write a novel. You don't have to be perfect. Just start where you are. Share a paragraph. Share a poem. Share a truth.

Someone out there is waiting for your words. And your courage may give them permission to share, too.

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