On Stories That Matter
One of the things I love most about this work is that we never really know where our stories will end up.
We don't know who will read them. Or hear them.
We don't know which sentence will stay with someone, which memory will remind them of their own life, or which character will make them feel just a little less alone.
In many ways, writing asks us to trust that the story is worth telling before we have any evidence that it is.
This week, I released the newest episode of the Write Things Podcast, featuring eight writers from our community.
The prompt was Choices.
Every story in this episode began with the same invitation, but each writer took it somewhere completely different. Some explored grief. Others identity, courage, family, humour, uncertainty, or the quiet moments that change the direction of a life.
None of these pieces have been through an editor.
They're simply stories that writers felt were worth writing.
And that's one of my favourite things about them.
They remind me that meaningful writing isn't reserved for people with publishing contracts or decades of experience. It begins with paying attention. With following your curiosity. With giving yourself permission to put something honest on the page.
If you've ever wondered whether your own stories matter...
...I hope you'll keep writing them anyway.
You never know who might need them.
You can listen to Episode 7 here:
https://www.ihelpyouwritethings.com/podcasts/write-things-podcast/episodes/2149228182
If you prefer listening in your favourite app, just search Write Things Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Amazon Music.One more thing.
Thank you to everyone who registered for August Writers Camp.
It sold out this past week, and I'm genuinely excited to spend the next month writing alongside this group. There's something special about watching writers discover what they're capable of when they simply show up week after week.
If you weren't able to join us this time, don't worry. There will be more opportunities ahead.
In the meantime, keep writing.
Your stories are worth discovering.
Wishing you and your stories all the best,
Trevor
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