The Quiet Courage to Write Anyway
For The Introverts Who Show Up, Even When No One’s Watching
Every day, I show up to write.
Not because I have a massive audience.
Not because I’m a natural self-promoter.
But because I need to.
Because I’m an introvert—and writing is how I process, reflect, and connect with the world… on my own terms.
It takes quiet courage to put yourself out there when your instinct is to stay in.
To share your thoughts when your default mode is to keep them close.
To hit publish when your inner critic tells you no one cares—or worse, that everyone will judge.
For Introverts, Writing Is a Bridge
Introverts experience the world deeply. We may not speak up first. We may take longer to respond. But give us a blank page and some solitude, and we’ll give you something real.
As Susan Cain, author of Quiet, wrote:
“There’s zero correlation between being the best talker and having the best ideas.”
When she started blogging and writing about introversion, she wasn’t trying to go viral. She was speaking from the heart. And in doing so, she gave voice to millions who felt unseen.
Introverts have stories too.
We just share them differently.
Even When It Feels Like No One’s Listening
Some days, I write something that never gets a like, a comment, or a share.
Other days, someone messages me saying, “I really needed this.”
Neither result defines the value of the work.
Because even if no one sees it today, the act of writing changes me.
It helps me think more clearly.
It helps me feel less alone.
It reminds me that I have a voice, and that voice matters—even if it’s quiet.
You’re Not Supposed To… So Do It Anyway
There’s a message I carry with me whenever I hesitate to share:
"Do what you can’t." – Casey Neistat
He made a video about it, about being told you’re not good enough, talented enough, or bold enough (here’s a link to the video).
The world often tells introverts the same: You’re not outgoing enough. Not dynamic enough. Not visible enough.
But that’s exactly why we need to show up anyway.
Writing every day—even when it’s just for yourself—is doing what others say you can’t.
Publishing without applause? That’s strength.
Sharing a thoughtful idea when everyone else is shouting? That’s leadership.
You don’t need permission.
You don’t need a following.
You just need the willingness to keep going.
Do It Quietly. Do It Anyway.
So to my fellow quiet creators, shy storytellers, and thoughtful thinkers:
Keep writing.
Keep sharing.
Keep doing what you “can’t.”
Even if no one reads it today.
Even if no one notices tomorrow.
You’re building something—something honest, real, and brave.
And that matters more than you think.
- Fernando