I never much thought about being a writer as my profession. It is more something that chose me, than something deliberate that I set out to achieve. In the last several months, I have been in the company of, met both in person and online, several writers which fall into both the professional and non-professional category. With these encounters has come the revelation that I am, indeed, numbered amongst the list of professional writers.
Some of the criteria, so I have come to learn, is 1)having an accredited education in the craft of writing 2)having won acclimation for a piece or pieces of work 3)having had something published and 4)having writing as my sole occupation
So, there you have it, me in a nutshell. My entire day is about writing. While I eat, care for my house and husband, and even while I sleep, I am either stopping to jot notes in my writer's journal, stopping to get to the computer, or thinking out story ideas, or my WIP (work in progress). I teach fiction writing to adults at our high school, mentor, edit, brainstorm, fact check and encourage many other professional writers, as well as beginners, trying to get it all figured out.
Writing is my release, my occupation, my therapy, my joy. Being me...a multitasker to the extreme, I am working on two novels, at least 6 short stories, creating several courses to be offered through my website www.awriterstoolbox.com and trying to read everything I can get my hands on that pertains to writing. This last, including as many fiction classics as I can find. Learning from the masters, is always the best course.
Little did I know, when I decided to take a few writing courses, where it would all lead. I am very fortunate. While I waited until I was in my 50's to get things figured out, I am so very grateful that I finally have found what I want to do with my life, and had the courage to go for it.
It is my prayer that you figure it out...long before you are an old gal like me, and have the courage to leave whatever you are doing and move in the direction of your passion, your joy, your therapy, your release from the hum-drum life.
Be blessed, Know that God loves you, and so do I!
Sunday, January 28, 2007
Monday, January 01, 2007
I am a blogger
Yes, it is true, I am a blogger. One of the millions of people all around the world, who think that someone, somewhere, might actually be interested in something that I have to say. Hmmm
I don't blog as faithfully as some others. Mostly, just when the fancy hits me, will I sit down and jot it in my blog. There are few people who actually read what I write, so knowing this gives me the freedom to be bold and honest in what I share.
Have you ever done a blog search? Me neither. However, I have wondered about doing it. What would I find on my subjects of choice? Would my Christian search yeild that one bit of wisdom that would make everything fall into place? Would my writing search show me a way to prevent spending hour after hour at this contraption trying to create the great Canadian novel?
What I do know I will find, with certainty, is people who, just like me, long to feel that they have a voice. The din of this world drowns out the voices of the meek. Much like my large family, the ones who did not aggressively voice themselves were given no voice.
Going into this new year, I desire to assure you, you do have a voice. God hears every word you utter. He hears the crying of your heart...the unspoken words, as well. You do have a voice.
Not only does He hear you, He cares about what you are saying, and listens intently. For myself, I would rather know that He is listening than any other ear on the face of the earth. Everything He hears is filtered through his heart of love.
So, my bold blogger friends -- and those of you who only have a voice in this place, know that God is listening, caring, and taking action on your behalf. You have a voice.
Be blessed with the assurance that you are never alone. God is always with you. You are also not alone on this contraption. We bloggers are right by your side, exercising our voices. Some of us will take the time to search the web for bloggers just like us.
That is one of my New Year's resolutions. To search the blogs and get in touch with some people who have the same passions as I do.
Until then, keep talking. God is listening. You have a voice.
Love in Christ, Jude
I don't blog as faithfully as some others. Mostly, just when the fancy hits me, will I sit down and jot it in my blog. There are few people who actually read what I write, so knowing this gives me the freedom to be bold and honest in what I share.
Have you ever done a blog search? Me neither. However, I have wondered about doing it. What would I find on my subjects of choice? Would my Christian search yeild that one bit of wisdom that would make everything fall into place? Would my writing search show me a way to prevent spending hour after hour at this contraption trying to create the great Canadian novel?
What I do know I will find, with certainty, is people who, just like me, long to feel that they have a voice. The din of this world drowns out the voices of the meek. Much like my large family, the ones who did not aggressively voice themselves were given no voice.
Going into this new year, I desire to assure you, you do have a voice. God hears every word you utter. He hears the crying of your heart...the unspoken words, as well. You do have a voice.
Not only does He hear you, He cares about what you are saying, and listens intently. For myself, I would rather know that He is listening than any other ear on the face of the earth. Everything He hears is filtered through his heart of love.
So, my bold blogger friends -- and those of you who only have a voice in this place, know that God is listening, caring, and taking action on your behalf. You have a voice.
Be blessed with the assurance that you are never alone. God is always with you. You are also not alone on this contraption. We bloggers are right by your side, exercising our voices. Some of us will take the time to search the web for bloggers just like us.
That is one of my New Year's resolutions. To search the blogs and get in touch with some people who have the same passions as I do.
Until then, keep talking. God is listening. You have a voice.
Love in Christ, Jude
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