I'm taking a break from writing

And my sincere apologies for not sending out the newsletter more often

Hey guys, my apologies for not fulfiling my promise of sending out the newsletter more often. After much consideration, I’ll take an indefinite break from writing.

I’ve been rethinking things with thoughts of stopping writing, leaving Medium, and things like that.

With that said, I truly appreciate everyone’s support and patience A WHOLE LOT. So, so damn much!

But in recent months, writing hasn’t been fun or fulfilling to me anymore. It’s not just months long, accumulated burnout. It feels more than that. It’s been feeling empty. I haven’t been feeling the same drive or motivation, even the desire to write much anymore. Some part of me feel like moving on, maybe not entirely from Substack, but pretty strongly from Medium. Nothing against the platform, though!

I’ve been reflecting over the past few weeks, and I realised that I’ve done so much with writing. It’s nothing grand, fancy, or significant in terms of achievement, but someway, somehow, it feels like I’ve already gotten a lot more than what I initially came for.

I went into writing out of fun on Quora then Medium, with hopes of helping people and being creative. But I’ve since earned an audience, several editing roles, made several friends, interviewed a bunch of awesome writers, have people believe in me, got an internship role as a writer/journalist/podcaster, and a library of content (even if it’s not that great) under my belt.

I’m ultra grateful, and I feel that I’ve done a lot more than I’ve ever imagined.

A part of me knew that when I discovered the world of online writing in August 2021, many things changed for me and writing became a form of escape. I knew I was obsessed and dove head-on, and took on many projects that I dreamt of. These include drafting half (or less) of an ebook I had in mind, and starting two newsletter publications.

I knew it was an obsession, but I also wanted it to be a lasting commitment. But for now, taking a break seems to be the best solution for me.

And I haven’t been posting as regularly as I had promised, especially here on this publication, and that’s not very nice to you guys. Honestly, I also often felt pressure to do so and the guilt of not fulfilling that, which made me turn a little further away from writing as well. Well, I know this is just my problem.

Anyway, as much as I knew it was an impulsive ‘fling’ with writing, I regret nothing. So, I do think that it’s okay to be impulsive sometimes, it can bring you new experiences you otherwise wouldn’t have imagined!

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So after weeks of reflection, I’ll be taking an indefinite break from writing on both Substack and Medium. I won’t be renewing my Medium membership and actively writing there anymore, for now.

With that said, it’s not impossible that I won't return to writing. Just perhaps not in the coming few months. I think my priorities have also shifted since I just entered my final year of college and have lots to work on and consider (future).

But if/when I return to writing again, I hope to do so as a more active and better writer for all of you.

I won’t close down my Quora profile, Medium profile, Substack account/website, beacon website and Twitter (these are the only sites I’m on for my writing). So if you come to say hi or interact in any way on any of these platforms, I’ll still be able to see them and will be happy to respond :)

Again, I’m super grateful and will always be to all of you, my supportive readers and fellow writer friends.

I think it’ll be easiest to interact on Twitter, so maybe let’s keep in touch there? :)