There’s something both beautiful and heartbreaking about starting something new, about writing into the void. You carefully craft your words, pour out your emotions into a page, hit “publish”, then……..Silence?
No views. No comments. Just you & your writing out there in the digital void. No sign that anyone out there even knows that your blog exists.
If you’re reading this, maybe you’ve felt that frustrating “Why am I even doing this?” moments. But here’s the thing : It’s just a phase. This is where writers are made.
Every famous content creator, every popular blogger, every big writer started here. Starting a blog is exciting, but there are so many unexpected challenges along the way. When I first began WittyScribbles, I had no idea what I was getting into. If you’re curious about my journey and why I took the plunge, check out [Why I Started Witty Scribbles] So, today, let’s talk about why writing when no one’s reading is a crucial yet powerful phase in your writing journey and what to do with the silence that feels so deafening.
1. Writing For Yourself First
Validation- Who doesn’t want it? But if I had started WittyScribbles just for the “immediate validation” – I wouldn’t even be here writing this. But, writing is like a conversation with yourself before it becomes a conversation with the world, and sometimes, the best things are written while no one’s watching. Who knows, you may re-discover yourself in this phase – about what you want, what you should write about.
Ask yourself : “Would I still be writing, if I knew no one’s ever gonna read it?” If the answer is yes, then VOILA! You’re on the right track.
2. The Silence is a Blank Canvas
No views? No comments? – No problem. Right now, your blog is like a blank notebook, which means you get to experiment, refine your voice, and find out what’s uniquely you. This is the phase – No expectations, no pressure, just endless possibilities.
Instead of worrying about numbers, focus on:
✅️ Writing posts that YOU would want to read.
✅️ Promoting your blogs (without feeling. spammy – Pinterest, Instagram, lessgooo!!)
✅️ Engaging with other small bloggers.
3. Every Great Writer Had a “Zero Readers” Phase
Stephen King’s first novel was rejected 30 times. J.K. Rowling was turned down by 12 publishers.
Even online, every big blogger started with 0. Every popular writer went through this self-doubt. But they kept going.
The only difference between a successful writer and an abandoned one?
One kept writing. The others didn’t.
So, if you feel like giving up? It basically means you’re in that exact phase where every great writer had been once. And if they made it through, you can too.
4. Writing Without An Audience is a Superpower
When no one’s watching, you’re free to write (without filters). Imagine if your first blog post went viral. Would you feel free to experiment? To write messy drafts? NO. You’d feel pressured to keep up the performance.
Silence isn’t rejection – it’s creative freedom. The less you think about what people want to read, the more you’ll discover what you actually want to write.
Right now, you have the gift of raw, unfiltered creativity. Use it.
5. The Myth of Overnight Success
We live in a world where things go viral overnight, where people blow up on social media on seconds. We see viral posts, best-selling authors, and influencers with thousands of readers. What we don’t see? The truth?
Their years of writing with 0 engagement before that one post blew up. Behind every “overnight success” are years of unseen efforts.
Your favourite blogger? They spent months, maybe years, writing into the void before their posts took off. The difference? They didn’t stop when no one was reading.
Internet is a long game and consistency is the key. Most people give up on right before things start to click. Keep writing, keep refining and one day – when people do find your work – they’ll see the depth, the consistency, and the voice you built in silence.
5. Your First Reader That Matters Is…..You
Before anyone else, your first reader is YOU. If you don’t love what you’re writing, why would anyone else? Your blog should be a space where your words excites you, your ideas should challenge you, and your blog should be something you love, whether it has 1 reader or 1000.
And here’s the secret : Readers are drawn to passion. If you write what excites you, your energy will be contagious.
One day, someone will find your blog and think, “Wow, this is exactly what I needed to read”. And that’s when you’ll be glad you didn’t quit. But for now? Write for yourself.
6. If You Write, They’ll Come (Eventually)
You don’t have to chase readers. Readers will come to you — but only if there’s something to find when they arrive.
Imagine this:
Someone stumbles upon your blog next month.
They love your writing and check out your past posts.
If they find just one or two posts, they leave. But if they find Ten? Twenty? They stay. They follow. They share.
Your job right now? Build that backlog. Create posts for future readers to binge when they discover you.
7. The Smallest Engagement is Still Proof
Right now, you might not have thousands of readers. But do you have one?
Even a single view means someone found your blog. Someone clicked, even if they didn’t comment.
One view becomes five. Five become twenty. Growth starts slow, but it always starts.
Instead of focusing on what you don’t have yet, celebrate what you do. Even one reader is worth writing for.
8. Turn the Silence into a Challenge
Instead of seeing the quiet as discouraging, make it a game.
Try this:
✅ Write one post every week, no matter what.
✅ Set a goal: “I’ll publish 10 posts before I worry about engagement.”
✅ Track your progress—watch those tiny numbers grow over time.
This shift in mindset turns frustration into motivation.
9.Keep Writing, Even when it Feels Pointless
It’s easy to write when you’re inspired. The real magic happens when you write even when no one’s reading, even when motivation fades, even when it feels pointless.
Because it’s not pointless.
Every word you write is a brick in the foundation of something bigger.
So, keep writing. Your future readers are on their way.
💬Let’s Chat
Have you ever felt like you’re creating in an empty room? How do you keep yourself going when motivation dips? Let’s talk in the comments—I’d love to hear your thoughts!
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