Why Introverts Should Become Writers

If you are an introvert, it can be difficult to fit in society. Do your friends and family think that you don’t actually want to spend time alone? Maybe they think you are weird? The truth is that introverts are much more comfortable and productive when they’re alone, with a book or laptop, and headphones.

Many introverts end up feeling that something is truly wrong with them. If you’re an introvert, always remember that you should do what makes you happy, regardless of what people might say. There is nothing wrong in enjoying solitude and silence.

The problem with all the solitude and isolation is that it can be though to find a job that you enjoy. For extroverts is always easier to work in places with lots of human interaction, constant dialog, get-togethers, etc. For introverts socializing can be exhausting, especially if you have to do it every day from 9 to 5.

There are some professions where you can be alone most of the time. One of these professions is writing. Alone, by yourself, with a piece of paper and a pen, or maybe a laptop. What’s not to love?

Introverts like to live inside their own head. Always thinking, day-dreaming, maybe having imaginary conversations. Writing gives you a great excuse to live in a world of thoughts and imagination.

No more having to make small-talk all the time! Talking to people all the time is exhausting, even annoying, to introverts. Do you prefer to communicate by writing or by talking directly to people?

Do you love to read? Introverts are usually comfortable sitting alone reading a good book, and all writers should spend as much time reading as they spend writing.

Writers are not required to wear pants :-) When you work alone in a comfortable environment, you can dress nothing but comfortable clothes. No time wasted thinking about if others are going to like the way you look.

When you’re forced to socialize all the time, you may end up feeling tired of everyone around you. Being alone most of the time, you won’t feel the need to avoid people and social activities, and the next time someone invites you to a party you might actually feel like you could have a good time around people.

Writing can be therapeutic. It’s not uncommon for introverted people to feel depressed or isolated from the world. Writing can help you organize your thoughts, explore your feelings, and let your imagination fly like never before.

How about money? Well, you won’t become rich by writing — few people do — but you can certainly earn a decent living writing. If you’re not planning to be the next Dostoevsky, you don't have to write novels. Maybe become a freelance blogger or journalist, or write poems, or erotica, or online reviews…

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