Just a few months ago, I was where you are now—frustrated, confused, and unsure how to write your first story.

Fighting with your inner self, feeling like you’re not ready yet.

You know that feeling you get when you want to post online, right?

What if my friends say, "This is not you, Polycarp. We know you. We know what you do. Why start writing these funny stories now?"

What if no one comments on my story?

I remember last year, one of my posts here in Mesh was flagged as a scam, and I was forced to remove it.

It was about premium apps or cracked apps that you can use.

Here is what I keep doing every day:

I keep showing up.

I keep writing.

There is no magic hook or shortcut.

I push myself to write.

I write messy.

I accept corrections.

Before you start getting paid to write, you must keep honing your writing skills.

Write when you least expect validation. Start now.

Feel free to reach out—I'm rooting for you.