Can You Be My Inspiration?

Can You Be My Inspiration? My Journey with Laravel and Writing

I’ve been a Laravel developer for the past 10 years—yes, 3,650 days of deep diving into code, solving complex problems, and debugging critical issues. But lately, I’ve started asking myself: Why can’t I write good, catchy articles? Maybe it’s because my focus has always been on finding and fixing problems, thinking outside the box to deliver incredible solutions.

In coding, I’m comfortable. I thrive when I’m writing packages or when a tricky bug requires an unconventional fix. But when it comes to writing articles, I hit a wall. This may be the first one to break that pattern—who knows? Maybe it will go trendy? Maybe not. After all, I’ve always been more confident in my development skills than my writing abilities.

Like many developers, I’ve tried using article-writing tools, but the results haven’t been satisfying. And I think I’ve figured out why. I’m only good at finding inspiration for development. You know that “aha” moment in the shower, when a complex problem suddenly clicks? Well, my inspiration always leads me to solutions for coding challenges—not for writing.

I love creating packages. I love reading. And, once upon a time, I loved writing. When I was 18, I spent three months writing an imaginary storybook. But somewhere along the way, I lost belief in my writing skills. I stopped.

That’s why I’m writing this now—to give myself a second chance. To see if this could be the start of something new. But I need your help.

What should I write about next? What kinds of topics are you interested in reading? Do you think I should keep writing, or should I just stick to what I’m good at—development?

I’m sad to admit that I don’t have a hobby outside of coding. But I want one. I want writing to be that hobby. So I’m putting this out there—do I deserve this second chance at writing? Or should I focus on my daily routine of development work?

Kindly let me know your thoughts in the comments. Your feedback might just be the inspiration I need to keep going.