Writing in the World of Search Engines

Obstacles to the craft in an algorithm-powered world.

Julie X
7 min readAug 6, 2024

I have a love-hate relationship with writing. Like so many, I revere the craft and want to be a part of it. But, unlike so many, I’m not hardworking or passionate enough to put in the effort to become good at it. Heh.

Although sometimes, I do wonder if I just don’t believe in myself enough.

Knowing I lack what it takes, I’ve tried to stop thinking about it. Contrary to what it sounds like, it’s exhausting to keep thinking about something and not doing anything about it.

Only, each time I tried to distance myself from writing, my brain drifts right back.

Consequently, I spend just about every night thinking about what I could be writing. Ideas invade my head at inopportune times, like when I’m working, cooking, or showering.

It is annoying — especially when I finally do sit down to write over the weekend, my brain becomes blank. Then all it wants to do is everything else.

I suppose, deep down, I do want to write. So, I’m trying to sort out the obstacles that are preventing me from writing.

Turns out, there are many.

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Imposter Syndrome

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Julie X

A minimalistic millennial trying to make her life mean something.