Poet, author, and Substack Bestselling writer of the utter, Yrsa Daley-Ward shares how she built a wide-ranging creative career — and why betting on yourself is essential.
So much to love about her thoughts and advice, like this: "I used to think that if you wrote something well enough or raw and authentic enough, it would travel on its own. Sometimes it does - some brilliant things make it through, but most of the time, to cut through the noise, you have to be its legs. You need to pitch, position and reshare your work without cringing. Even when no one is cheering."
I think I will make a sketch of that line, 'you have to be its legs,' and pin it to my computer. Or perhaps my vision board. Or, both ☺️
So many pieces of gold here! My biggest takeaway: Write first, think later.
It’s great advice!
It was such a pleasure to do this. Thank you for having me, Amy. I love your Substack!! 🖤
Of course, thanks for sharing your inspiring journey with us!
What a pleasure to read. Yrsa inspires me!
She’s amazing!
So much to love about her thoughts and advice, like this: "I used to think that if you wrote something well enough or raw and authentic enough, it would travel on its own. Sometimes it does - some brilliant things make it through, but most of the time, to cut through the noise, you have to be its legs. You need to pitch, position and reshare your work without cringing. Even when no one is cheering."
I think I will make a sketch of that line, 'you have to be its legs,' and pin it to my computer. Or perhaps my vision board. Or, both ☺️