Why No One Read My First 10 Articles — And Why That Was the Best Thing Ever

The Silence Was Loud

I still remember the adrenaline rush of hitting “Publish” on my first article.

I sat there staring at my screen, refreshing the page like it owed me applause.

Nothing.

No likes. No comments. Not even a pity clap from my mom.

And that wasn’t just the first one.
That was ten articles in a row.
Each one felt like tossing a paper airplane into the Grand Canyon and waiting for an echo.

Crickets.

At the time? It crushed me.
Now? I realize it was the best thing that could’ve happened.

Shift: No One Watching = No One Judging

Here’s the truth:
When nobody’s reading your work, you’re free.

You don’t have an audience.
You have a playground.

No expectations. No performance anxiety.
Just you, your thoughts, and a blank page that couldn’t care less how many followers you have.

I wrote weird stuff back then.
Random rants. Embarrassingly emo thoughts.
One piece read like I was arguing with my own brain (and losing).

But guess what? That mess was necessary.

Breakdown: What To Do When No One’s Listening

If you’re stuck in the “invisible phase,” don’t panic.
Use it. Own it. Here’s how:

1. Write Like No One’s Watching

Because no one is. And that’s perfect.
Get messy. Say the thing you’re scared to say. This is your lab.

2. Experiment Without Guilt

Try a listicle. Try a rant. Try an open letter to your past self.
You’re not building a brand yet — you’re building a voice.

3. Build the Habit, Not the Hype

The real flex? Showing up consistently without applause.
That’s where most people quit. Don’t be most people.

4. Read Your Own Work

Seriously. Read it back. Out loud.
Cringe a little. Laugh a little. Then keep going.

Proof: My Messy Phase Made Me Better

Those first 10 articles?
They’re buried so deep I’d need a backhoe to dig them out. And I’m glad.

But those flops taught me:

• How to write without a filter
• What not to say (by saying it)
• That I could write 1,000 words even when I had nothing to say

By the time I had an audience, I wasn’t scared of them.
Because I already knew how to sound like me.

Wrap-Up: The Invisible Phase Is Sacred

If you’re writing and no one’s responding — good.

This is your chance to write with reckless honesty.
To explore. To fumble. To get weird.

One day, people will read your work.
They’ll dissect every word. Expect brilliance. Critique your tone.

And you’ll be ready — because you’ve already done the messy part.

So if no one’s reading your stuff right now?

Don’t stop.
Don’t filter.
Don’t chase the algorithm.

This quiet phase is where your real voice is born.
Let it grow in peace.

Recap: What To Remember When You’re Invisible

• No audience = no pressure = freedom
• Use this phase to experiment
• Consistency > claps
• Your voice gets clearer in the silence
• Early flops = future confidence

Keep writing.
The echoes will come.

💬 See you in the next one.