The Writing Community Pushed Me Away from Publishing My Book

The Writing Community Pushed Me Away from Publishing My Book
I never thought I'd put my book on hold, but after dealing with the **toxicity of the writing community**, I had to step back. From **gatekeeping, drama, and unrealistic expectations** to the pressures of online discourse, the experience drained my passion for publishing. In this video, I share my honest thoughts on why I walked away (at least for now) and whether I’ll ever return to publishing. If you’ve ever felt alienated by the **modern writing and publishing world**, you’re not alone.

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**Keywords:**
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