Jan 31, 2022·edited Jan 31, 2022Liked by Lauren Ingeno
Erika is right, and I totally related to this piece — from anxiety convincing me I was having a heart attack at 20, to that “watching from the sidelines/through a crack” feeling (just swap DC with “Hollywood”).
To add to your optimistic ending, when I think about my writing/film heroes, the ages at which they achieved “success” varies greatly, as does (even more-so) how they got there. It’s made me a firm believer in 1) there are no maps 2) one’s passion (combined w/work ethic) is the “compass.” It’s also good to distill one’s writing “wants” as you did, and arrive at not just wanting that elusive/alluring success part, but deeply wanting to communicate ideas, tell a story, move/connect with an audience, etc. which tends to yield the best work… I think you’re on the right track!
Erika is right, and I totally related to this piece — from anxiety convincing me I was having a heart attack at 20, to that “watching from the sidelines/through a crack” feeling (just swap DC with “Hollywood”).
To add to your optimistic ending, when I think about my writing/film heroes, the ages at which they achieved “success” varies greatly, as does (even more-so) how they got there. It’s made me a firm believer in 1) there are no maps 2) one’s passion (combined w/work ethic) is the “compass.” It’s also good to distill one’s writing “wants” as you did, and arrive at not just wanting that elusive/alluring success part, but deeply wanting to communicate ideas, tell a story, move/connect with an audience, etc. which tends to yield the best work… I think you’re on the right track!
You already are a writer — and a damn good one! I am excited to come back to this newsletter every week. ❤️