Keep Writing Even If It Seems That No One Is Reading

Mary Oluonye
2 min readDec 30, 2023

It’s tough, isn’t it? I know. The process of writing, choosing the perfect words, investing time in research, and not to mention, the tireless editing and revising. Keep writing.

You pour your heart and soul into creating a blog post, article, or book, only to be met with silence. No comments, no likes, and certainly no sign-ups to your mailing list. It leaves you wondering: Is anyone out there? Does anyone care about what I have to say? Keep writing.

It is at moments like these that it becomes crucial that you keep writing, because here’s the truth-someone is reading. Someone is listening. Someone is hearing your words. Even if you can’t see it in the numbers or the comments section, you are making an impact on that one person. And that, my fellow writers, is what truly matters.

Sure, it’s disheartening not to see an avalanche of feedback, but take heart in the knowledge that your words are connecting with at least one individual. You are helping, inspiring, or entertaining that one person. Your unique perspective, experiences, and insights matter to them.

So, the next time you doubt whether anyone is reading or listening, remember the one person who is. Your impact goes beyond the metrics, and that’s something to be proud of.

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Mary Oluonye

Writer| Editor| Africa Travel Specialist| I write about writing, travel, valuing self and others & self-improvement. Best way to reach me: mary@maryoluonye.com