I want to wake up every morning and find inspiration from all that is around me. It may come from places I never expected - that is often the best way to get it. It may come from spending time with my children or reading and learning something new.
I want to take that inspiration and turn it into something that will make a difference to others.
I want to start every day by writing a blog post that is meaningful without the dreaded writer's block standing in my way.
I want to write without fear of what people might think of me.
I want to write for others to help them meet their professional or personal goals.
I want to write about interesting people. I want to learn about their contributions to the world and their outlook on life. I want to present them with a piece that they will love and share with their friends and family.
Someday, I want to walk to my mailbox and find a check made payable to me for my writing talents as a freelancer.
I want to write stories about my childhood so that others may learn from my best efforts and my worst mistakes.
Instead of scrapbooking, I want to write a book about each of my kids documenting their lives. I suck at scrapbooking. :)
I want to tackle my writing bucket list which includes my daily journal, an e-book, and blog posts about my fondest memories and the Billy Joel songs that remind me of them.
I want to write so that people know the real me.
I want to pursue my dream of becoming a writer that I've had since I wrote my first story in the 4th grade.
What do I want? I want a writer's life.
Dear TRDC friends...This prompt has inspired me to create another blog that is dedicated to my journey as a writer. I don't want to answer this prompt on my other blog - Kvell Corner because I'm not ready to share this passion with all of my friends just yet. I see this as my opportunity to try out fictional pieces and writing prompts that are not ready for prime-time. I call this blog Left Brained & Write Handed. We store our grammar and vocabulary skills in the left side of our brains. Plus, I use both hands to type and one to write and they are both the right hands for the job! Hence the blog name "Left Brained & Write Handed."
I'd love for my TRDC friends and other close friends and family to follow my journey, bring me good concrit and support as I move into this phase of my life. Thanks!
This was written in response to a post from The Red Dress Club about what do I really want.
8 comments:
I want a writer's life too!! I love that you started a separate blog just for this purpose. I love that you are writing blogs instead of scrapbooking...I'm doing this also. Can't wait to read more of your posts!
I'm follower #1!! Nice to "meet" you :)
Me too! I don't scrapbook either. My kids will have to be content with stories I tell them and ones I actually write down. Great post!
I enjoyed the post, honesty and the idea of doing something that you LOVE to do! well said.
Good for you! My mother -- and her mother before her -- always used to tell us, when we set out on a new adventure to "Go with the right foot!" That is what I wish for you as you embark on this worthy endeavor. We're right here, cheering you on!
P.S. I don't scrapbook, either...no patience for pinking shears, pasting or that particular brand of posterity.
Hooray for you, your passions, and your going for it!
I am so, so very excited to follow your journey!
Also? You rocked this piece!
A beautiful desire! And one that I share. One day, we'll make it. Determination and persistence pay off!
Great response to the prompt! And good luck with your new writing blog. I'm stopping by from TRDC.
Ditto! I have no excuse, though, because I am now retired, and I still find myself dragging my feet. My husband says, "Just pick up that pen and get busy!" Oh, if only it were that easy! You did a great job expressing your desire to write and I think you connected to so many of us. I hope it all works out for you!
learned a lot
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