--- title: "Discussion on \"The Reality of Writing Consistently for 2 Years: A Personal Story\" | Hashnode" description: "Discussion on \"The Reality of Writing Consistently for 2 Years: A Personal Story\". As a Hashnode blogger for 2 years, what is it that kept me writing and what are the struggles that I face? Let me share that in this article..." url: "https://hashnode.com/posts/the-reality-of-writing-consistently-for-2-years-a-personal-story/628788ce8fb776481a28518a" --- [Feed](https://hashnode.com/feed) / Discussion # [The Reality of Writing Consistently for 2 Years: A Personal Story](https://blog.lo-victoria.com/the-reality-of-writing-consistently-for-2-years-a-personal-story?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) As a Hashnode blogger for 2 years, what is it that kept me writing and what are the struggles that I face? Let me share that in this article... May 20, 2022 · 6 min read · blog.lo-victoria.com Updated Jul 22, 2024 Read the article - [#personal](https://hashnode.com/tag/personal) - [#blogging](https://hashnode.com/tag/blogging) - [#self-improvement-1](https://hashnode.com/tag/self-improvement-1) - [#programming](https://hashnode.com/tag/programming) ## Written by [Victoria Lo](https://hashnode.com/@victoria) @victoria · Singapore [View profile](https://hashnode.com/@victoria) A nerd in books, tea, games and software. I'm a solutions engineer lead, GitHub Star, Director of WomenDevsSG, and co founder of ragTech. I work at the intersection of tech, systems, and leadership, and this blog is where I share my journey through all three. Expect honest reflections, real experiences, and thoughts that are still forming rather than polished career advice. ## Responses 20 Markdown supported · ⌘↵ to post [Oni Ebunoluwa Mercy](https://hashnode.com/@Ebuntoday) [Jan 17, 2023](https://hashnode.com/posts/the-reality-of-writing-consistently-for-2-years-a-personal-story/628788ce8fb776481a28518a/comment/63c69dc1691ee062c2d4ec4f) Thank you 🤭 Victoria lo [Ashwin Telmore](https://hashnode.com/@ashwintelmore) [Nov 27, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/the-reality-of-writing-consistently-for-2-years-a-personal-story/628788ce8fb776481a28518a/comment/6383b2cdbdbd2c06dff64d8d) Can we earn money from writing the blog [Mr. Unity Buddy](https://hashnode.com/@UnityBuddy) [May 31, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/the-reality-of-writing-consistently-for-2-years-a-personal-story/628788ce8fb776481a28518a/comment/62966965e78667ee04ce76e9) Congrats my friend! It's really a pleasure to see you writing consistently for 2 years 😍 You always inspired me and inspiring and will be inspiring. Keep writing amazing articles! (I will of course find time to read them all at once 😊) Cheers! 🍻 [Victoria Lo](https://hashnode.com/@victoria) [Jun 1, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/the-reality-of-writing-consistently-for-2-years-a-personal-story/628788ce8fb776481a28518a/comment/62966965e78667ee04ce76e9#reply-6296e7518181eeee2a1b403a) Thanks my friend for your support and kindness~ 😍🥰 [Ricardo Mendoza](https://hashnode.com/@ricardomendoza) [May 28, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/the-reality-of-writing-consistently-for-2-years-a-personal-story/628788ce8fb776481a28518a/comment/62925973d97f80b5091d9bb1) I am glad to know that, beyond the discipline and the passion, blogging has become an escape and a way of healing for you. 😊 I (and I believe anyone) can feel that passion you put into every article you write every time I read you. Thanks for that discipline and for the will to share knowledge with the world, Victoria! And here's for many many more years of blogging and success!!! 🎉🎉🎉 [Victoria Lo](https://hashnode.com/@victoria) [Jun 1, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/the-reality-of-writing-consistently-for-2-years-a-personal-story/628788ce8fb776481a28518a/comment/62925973d97f80b5091d9bb1#reply-6296e7f28181eeee2a1b4049) Thank you very much Ricardo for the kind words~ 🥰🥰 You're truly a joy to meet in the community! Wish you all the best and congrats on your new blogging achievement 😊👍 [Andrew Baisden](https://hashnode.com/@andrewbaisden) [May 27, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/the-reality-of-writing-consistently-for-2-years-a-personal-story/628788ce8fb776481a28518a/comment/6290b9d68826d59c309ddc34) So much valuable information [Victoria Lo](https://hashnode.com/@victoria) what a great article. [Maxi Contieri](https://hashnode.com/@mcsee) [May 26, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/the-reality-of-writing-consistently-for-2-years-a-personal-story/628788ce8fb776481a28518a/comment/628ee8c943220290a7eeb991) You are inspiring [Victoria Lo](https://hashnode.com/@victoria)! [Pablo Hernandez](https://hashnode.com/@3lV4li3nt3) [May 24, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/the-reality-of-writing-consistently-for-2-years-a-personal-story/628788ce8fb776481a28518a/comment/628c68d4bc26026fa45c2c30) I would like to demonstrate my gratitude by first saying, "Thank you...👍🙂🧑‍💻" I am sure it has been a long & arduous journey, you deserve all the credit. I hope you recall an Interview with Saron Yitbarek on what might have been Codenewbie or one of her other awesome podcasts. When I heard of what you were doing and how you got to this point in your pilgrimage, it was just such a paradigm shift for me at that point. You have done an utterly fantastic job with your blog, Congrats...😉😎💯 I would like to know if you have any opinions on Wordpress? Like, Hate, OK, Complex, ... Any of your most enlightening words would be very appreciated. ![ClipWindowsGIF.gif](https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/image/upload/v1653369033383/sPx9pHTRn.gif) [Victoria Lo](https://hashnode.com/@victoria) [May 24, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/the-reality-of-writing-consistently-for-2-years-a-personal-story/628788ce8fb776481a28518a/comment/628c68d4bc26026fa45c2c30#reply-628cc23abc26026fa45c3ae6) Thanks a lot for the kind words [Pablo Hernandez](https://hashnode.com/@3lV4li3nt3). I'm really glad to have helped you in someway by sharing my journey. Wordpress is "OK" to me. A good powerful CMS, but with some pricing that limits its full capabilities (I'm very cheap haha). My favourite quote to help enlighten/help you on your journey: > "Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out." - Robert Collier [Jamie V.](https://hashnode.com/@Sigma1) [May 23, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/the-reality-of-writing-consistently-for-2-years-a-personal-story/628788ce8fb776481a28518a/comment/628b9b5bbc26026fa45c1898) As a beginner I appreciate your take on the journey and sharing your insights. We often focus on the results without understanding the struggles and difficulties that brought you to that point. [Victoria Lo](https://hashnode.com/@victoria) [May 24, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/the-reality-of-writing-consistently-for-2-years-a-personal-story/628788ce8fb776481a28518a/comment/628b9b5bbc26026fa45c1898#reply-628c5af9b4bd016fc9a2fdb7) We often see a lot of people accomplishing things and only see what they have achieved but not their struggles. I think I've always wanted to be transparent with readers on the process, rather than focusing on just the results. Thanks for the comment! I wish you all the best on your journey, Jamie~ 🥰 [Eleftheria Batsou](https://hashnode.com/@eleftheriabatsou) [May 23, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/the-reality-of-writing-consistently-for-2-years-a-personal-story/628788ce8fb776481a28518a/comment/628b6362bc26026fa45c0b73) Congratulations Victoria! You were one of the very first writers I noticed on Hashnode. You write beautifully and you follow a nice structure in your blogs. I always find them helpful and to the point. Thanks for creating them :) [Victoria Lo](https://hashnode.com/@victoria) [May 24, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/the-reality-of-writing-consistently-for-2-years-a-personal-story/628788ce8fb776481a28518a/comment/628b6362bc26026fa45c0b73#reply-628c5a8cbc26026fa45c2b19) Thanks Elef~~ Thanks very much for your constant support! 🥰🥰 [Bolaji Ayodeji](https://hashnode.com/@bolajiayodeji) [May 22, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/the-reality-of-writing-consistently-for-2-years-a-personal-story/628788ce8fb776481a28518a/comment/628a370daad1d357809ffa36) You're amazing, Victoria! Reading your tutorials over the years has been helpful, and they've always been top-notch and well written. Thanks for sharing your knowledge, and cheers to more! 🥂 [Victoria Lo](https://hashnode.com/@victoria) [May 23, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/the-reality-of-writing-consistently-for-2-years-a-personal-story/628788ce8fb776481a28518a/comment/628a370daad1d357809ffa36#reply-628afcf3aad1d35780a0082b) Thanks so much Bolaji! You've been inspiring me since day 1, when I discovered hashnode! 🥰 All the best to you as well, my friend! [Favourite Jome](https://hashnode.com/@Favourite) [May 22, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/the-reality-of-writing-consistently-for-2-years-a-personal-story/628788ce8fb776481a28518a/comment/6289833e929bcf4c721d3c37) I'm really glad to be one of your friends too [Victoria Lo](https://hashnode.com/@victoria) And I must say, your discipline when it comes to writing is top-notch, I pray you'll get more opportunities and favour from your writing. Congrats, on your 2-year journey of writing, all the best, Victoria 🥰 [Victoria Lo](https://hashnode.com/@victoria) [May 23, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/the-reality-of-writing-consistently-for-2-years-a-personal-story/628788ce8fb776481a28518a/comment/6289833e929bcf4c721d3c37#reply-628afcb9aad1d35780a00826) Thank you [Favourite Jome](https://hashnode.com/@Favourite)! Your support and friendship is truly the best! 🥰🥰 [atinuke oluwabamikemi kayode](https://hashnode.com/@Iambami) [May 21, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/the-reality-of-writing-consistently-for-2-years-a-personal-story/628788ce8fb776481a28518a/comment/6288c707aad1d357809fdb2b) This is amazing Victoria. You are an inspiration and I’m glad and proud to be friend with you💛 [Victoria Lo](https://hashnode.com/@victoria) [May 23, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/the-reality-of-writing-consistently-for-2-years-a-personal-story/628788ce8fb776481a28518a/comment/6288c707aad1d357809fdb2b#reply-628afc7f929bcf4c721d5498) Thank you! I hope you're finding success whereever you are right now, Bami! 💛💛 [Claire Yu](https://hashnode.com/@claireyu) [May 21, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/the-reality-of-writing-consistently-for-2-years-a-personal-story/628788ce8fb776481a28518a/comment/6288478c9490454c4d847367) Keep it up Victoria! Thanks for always being an inspiration and role model! 🥰 [Victoria Lo](https://hashnode.com/@victoria) [May 21, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/the-reality-of-writing-consistently-for-2-years-a-personal-story/628788ce8fb776481a28518a/comment/6288478c9490454c4d847367#reply-628855819490454c4d84747a) Thanks Claire! It means a lot! 🤗 [Victor Eke](https://hashnode.com/@Eke) [May 20, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/the-reality-of-writing-consistently-for-2-years-a-personal-story/628788ce8fb776481a28518a/comment/6287dc139490454c4d846cf6) #### "You will feel like your writing is not really helping anyone" These words really resonate with me. I can't count how many times I've felt this way in my journey as a writer. By the way, I don't think I've ever opened Hashnode and not see a "Victoria Lo" article. 😅 That is definitely evidence of hard work, discipline, and passion. Thanks for sharing your inspiring story, [Victoria Lo](https://hashnode.com/@victoria). Looking forward to more from you. 🎉 [Victoria Lo](https://hashnode.com/@victoria) [May 21, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/the-reality-of-writing-consistently-for-2-years-a-personal-story/628788ce8fb776481a28518a/comment/6287dc139490454c4d846cf6#reply-6288556f9490454c4d84746f) Thanks very much for the kind words [Victor Eke](https://hashnode.com/@Eke) ! It means so much that my words can be relatable to another fellow writer 😊 Let's continue working hard! I will start keeping an eye out for your articles~ Looking forward to your articles too! 🤗 [Victor Eke](https://hashnode.com/@Eke) [May 21, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/the-reality-of-writing-consistently-for-2-years-a-personal-story/628788ce8fb776481a28518a/comment/6287dc139490454c4d846cf6#reply-62885a449490454c4d8474b3) Yeah!............. 🤩 [Victoria Lo](https://hashnode.com/@victoria) [V Thulisile Sibanda](https://hashnode.com/@thulieblack) [May 20, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/the-reality-of-writing-consistently-for-2-years-a-personal-story/628788ce8fb776481a28518a/comment/6287d23c9490454c4d846b7c) [Victoria](https://hashnode.com/@victoria) if consistency was a person it would definitely be you. You inspire me to go above and beyond and I'm very happy be your friend. Keeping doing amazing things I'm rooting for you always 😊😊 [Victoria Lo](https://hashnode.com/@victoria) [May 21, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/the-reality-of-writing-consistently-for-2-years-a-personal-story/628788ce8fb776481a28518a/comment/6287d23c9490454c4d846b7c#reply-628854fe9490454c4d847460) Thanks so much [V Thulisile Sibanda](https://hashnode.com/@thulieblack)! I'm really happy to have met you and see your growth! 😊 I'm also always rooting for you! You're a wonderful friend~ [Idris Olubisi](https://hashnode.com/@olanetsoft) [May 20, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/the-reality-of-writing-consistently-for-2-years-a-personal-story/628788ce8fb776481a28518a/comment/6287d104929bcf4c721d1844) Thanks for sharing. This is amazing 🥳 [Victoria Lo](https://hashnode.com/@victoria). So sorry for the loss. 💙 & light. [Victoria Lo](https://hashnode.com/@victoria) [May 21, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/the-reality-of-writing-consistently-for-2-years-a-personal-story/628788ce8fb776481a28518a/comment/6287d104929bcf4c721d1844#reply-628854c69490454c4d847455) Thank you so much [Olubisi Idris Ayinde](https://hashnode.com/@olanetsoft) for the kind words 😊 [Chris Bongers](https://hashnode.com/@dailydevtips) [May 20, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/the-reality-of-writing-consistently-for-2-years-a-personal-story/628788ce8fb776481a28518a/comment/6287c03889168247f55efb16) Inspiring as always [Victoria Lo](https://hashnode.com/@victoria). I really envy your skills to write such compelling and lovely stories that really grab me from A-Z. Keep up your amazing content as they heal you as you say 💖 Super happy to have met you via this way. [Victoria Lo](https://hashnode.com/@victoria) [May 21, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/the-reality-of-writing-consistently-for-2-years-a-personal-story/628788ce8fb776481a28518a/comment/6287c03889168247f55efb16#reply-628854ad9490454c4d84744d) Thank you [Chris Bongers](https://hashnode.com/@dailydevtips) for always being an amazing and supportive friend! 🤗💖 Keep up all your wonderful content too! Your writing is just as compelling to read! 😊 [Gaurav Vala](https://hashnode.com/@gaurav444) [May 20, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/the-reality-of-writing-consistently-for-2-years-a-personal-story/628788ce8fb776481a28518a/comment/628799638fb776481a2854ca) This is really inspiring and it made want to write a blog post right now. Thanks for sharing your story 🙌 [Victoria Lo](https://hashnode.com/@victoria) [May 21, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/the-reality-of-writing-consistently-for-2-years-a-personal-story/628788ce8fb776481a28518a/comment/628799638fb776481a2854ca#reply-628854599490454c4d847443) Thanks for reading [Gaurav Vala](https://hashnode.com/@gaurav444)! I want to be as honest as possible to readers. I'm glad it has inspired you. Wish you all the best in your writing journey! 🤗 [Megha Pathak](https://hashnode.com/@learnwithmegha) [May 20, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/the-reality-of-writing-consistently-for-2-years-a-personal-story/628788ce8fb776481a28518a/comment/628794ff89168247f55ef240) Your discipline for writing is inspirational [Victoria Lo](https://hashnode.com/@victoria)! Grateful that you started blogging, hence I could find a friend like you 🤗💖 [Victoria Lo](https://hashnode.com/@victoria) [May 21, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/the-reality-of-writing-consistently-for-2-years-a-personal-story/628788ce8fb776481a28518a/comment/628794ff89168247f55ef240#reply-62885413929bcf4c721d21a1) Girl, you're the awesome-mest 💖 Let's continue our game sessions haha! [Tapas Adhikary](https://hashnode.com/@atapas) [May 20, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/the-reality-of-writing-consistently-for-2-years-a-personal-story/628788ce8fb776481a28518a/comment/628791ca8fb776481a28534a) [Victoria](https://hashnode.com/@victoria), mindblowing. Your journey reflects your passion for writing. Glad to have you as a friend beyond writing, blogging, and hashnode 😊 Keep going 🚀🚀🚀 [Victoria Lo](https://hashnode.com/@victoria) [May 21, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/the-reality-of-writing-consistently-for-2-years-a-personal-story/628788ce8fb776481a28518a/comment/628791ca8fb776481a28534a#reply-628853e2929bcf4c721d2199) Thank you so much Tapas! 😊😊 I can't express how thankful I am to have met you through blogging!