You’re a Writer Now: What Comes After Your First Story?
Finished your first story? Here's how to stay motivated, grow as a writer, and keep creating now that your journey has officially begun.
Hey, it’s
Reginaldo Osnildo—one last time (for now).
If you’ve made it this far in the series, there’s only one thing left to say:
You’re
not someone who wants to be a writer.
You are one.
That’s not
based on publishing deals, social media followers, or fancy writing degrees.
It’s based on one simple truth:
You showed
up. You wrote. You created something that didn’t exist before.
And that?
That’s what real writers do.
Let’s talk
about what comes next—and how to keep this momentum going long after “The End.”
First:
Take a Moment to Celebrate
You might
not feel like it was “a big deal,” but trust me—it is.
Most people
say they want to write.
You actually did it.
That takes
courage. Creativity. Vulnerability.
Even if it’s not perfect (and it doesn’t need to be), you’ve done something
powerful:
You turned an idea into a story. A blank page into something full of life.
That’s
huge. Own it.
So...
What’s Next?
Here’s how
to keep your creative fire alive and growing:
1. Write
Again (But Try Something New)
- A
different character
- A
new genre
- A microstory, or even a longer
scene
Stretch
your imagination. Play. Explore.
2. Keep
a Writing Habit (Even 10 Minutes a Day)
You don’t
need hours. You just need consistency.
Even writing a paragraph a day keeps your creativity alive.
3. Join
a Writing Group or Community
You don’t
have to do this alone.
Online forums, Facebook groups, Reddit communities—even local libraries host
writing circles.
Feedback,
support, and shared passion make everything more fun.
4. Keep
Learning, Keep Growing
Read more.
Try writing prompts. Take notes on stories you love.
Every page you write teaches you something new.
5. Give
Yourself Permission to Be Imperfect
Writing
isn’t about being flawless. It’s about being brave.
You’ll make mistakes. You’ll rewrite things. That’s the process.
The only
real failure? Not writing at all.
Final
Reminder: The World Needs Your Voice
Nobody else
sees the world exactly the way you do.
Nobody else can tell the stories you were born to write.
You don’t
need to be the best.
You just need to be you—with your heart on the page.
That’s enough.
🎁 Want a Step-by-Step Guide to Start (or Start
Again)?
If you’ve
been following this series and you’re ready to dive into storytelling for real,
my eBook was written exactly for you:
👉 The Basics of Creative Writing for
Those Who Have Never Written Short Stories or Novels
Inside, you’ll get:
- Zero-fluff guidance from idea
to finished story
- Creative prompts, structure
templates, and writing exercises
- Encouragement that actually
feels human—not textbook-y
It’s
designed to help you finish your first story before the day is over—and
feel good doing it.
So grab
your copy, sit down with your favorite drink, and give yourself the gift of
creativity.
The stories are already inside you. Let’s write them together.
Until next
time—
Keep writing. Keep dreaming. Keep going.
— Reginaldo
Osnildo