Is This Writing? Because So Far, It Sucks

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Let’s be honest — writing isn’t always the romantic, flowing craft people make it out to be. Sometimes, it’s a grind.

A frustrating, hair-pulling grind where the words don’t feel right, and you’re left questioning your entire existence.

But here’s the kicker: writing doesn’t suck because you suck. Writing sucks because you haven’t cracked the code yet.

Cracking the code starts with understanding the pain points that drag your process down.

Writing sucks when you don’t know what it’s about

Ever sat down to write and realized halfway through that you have no clue what you’re even trying to say?

Welcome to the club.

Writing without purpose is like driving without a destination — you’re burning fuel and getting nowhere.

The first step to making your writing not suck is clarity. Ask yourself:

• “What’s my main point?”

• “Why does it matter?”

• “And who am I trying to reach?”

Without these answers, your writing becomes a directionless monologue, and trust me, no one wants to read that.

The magic happens when you know your “why.”

Your words gain weight, your sentences flow, and suddenly, you’re not just writing — you’re communicating.

So before you type another word, sit down and hash out your message. Your future self will thank you.

Writing sucks when you don’t know who your audience is

Imagine throwing a party without knowing who’s coming. Do you serve cocktails or Kool-Aid? Writing works the same way.

If you’re not crystal clear on who your audience is, your words will miss the mark.

Writing without knowing your reader is like telling a joke to an empty room — it’s awkward, pointless, and you feel ridiculous.

Start by asking,

• “Who am I speaking to?”

• “What keeps them up at night?”

• “What are they curious about?”

Write as if you’re having a conversation with them, not lecturing them.

This doesn’t mean pandering or trying to please everyone — it means respecting the intelligence and needs of the person on the other side of the screen.

When you write for someone, not at someone, you build trust. And trust makes your writing stick.

Writing sucks when you don’t have clear thoughts

Messy thinking equals messy writing.

If your thoughts are scattered, your writing will be too.

And the reader? They’ll bail faster than you can say “run-on sentence.”

The problem isn’t that you’re a bad writer; it’s that your thoughts need a little housekeeping.

Start with a brain dump. Get all your ideas out on paper — don’t edit, don’t judge, just write.

Once it’s all there, step back and ask:

1. “What’s the core idea here?”

2. “What’s fluff?”

3. “What’s gold?”

Strip it down to the essentials, and then build it back up with intention. Writing isn’t just putting words on a page; it’s organizing chaos into clarity.

Do it right, and your readers won’t just read — they’ll resonate.

Your writing doesn’t suck, your process sucks

Here’s the truth bomb: It’s not you. It’s your process.

If you’re slogging through drafts, second-guessing every sentence, and feeling like you’re running in circles, it’s time to rework how you write.

Great writing doesn’t come from brute force; it comes from systems.

Develop a routine that works for you. Maybe it’s outlining first, or maybe it’s freewriting to get the juices flowing. Find your rhythm and stick to it.

And don’t skip the revision stage — it’s where the magic happens. Writing is rewriting, after all.

Treat your process like a science experiment: tweak, test, and refine until you find what works.

Your process is the foundation of your craft, so build it wisely.

Finally…

Writing doesn’t have to suck. It doesn’t have to feel like pulling teeth or walking through quicksand.

It’s a skill, and like any skill, it gets better with practice, patience, and a process that doesn’t leave you banging your head against the keyboard.

Stop blaming yourself and start fixing the pieces that aren’t working.

Writing is about connection, not perfection. And if you can keep that in mind, you’ll not only write better — you’ll enjoy it too.

Thanks for reading! I hope you found some value in it.

See you next week!

-Zohvib