These first three lines are how my brain works when I sit down to write:
My mind is swirling with thoughts as I stare at this blank space, and in a few moments it won’t be so blank..ah snap, I just used passive voice…ugg, it doesn’t sound right.
Hmm, okay. I shared in my last post that I’d just lost my mother, and things have been, well, difficult. Some days better than others, and a million thoughts have gone through my mind concerning a new post. Nope, don’t like that beginning either…next…
I need chocolate to help this thought process…mmm, much better…where was I?
I read a bootie load of posts from blogs, and have shared some of those blogs that are super successful with you. If you missed a few click here. I love sharing information that will help you become a better writer and achieve your goals. It amazes me how successful some of these blogs are, like crazy money and hits and visitors and….and…And, sometimes they share about who they are, where they came from, but most of the time it’s all business. That’s great! I love it. But, a little confession, I rarely read the entire post. I skim over it, yes, and it’s valuable, but it’s dry. Please don’t tell anyone I just said that. They really are fantastic blogs.
Onward…I’ve read posts about developing your niche, your business website, if you brush your hair to the left more people will hire you (not really), ways to market and advertise etc. I’ve left myself in such a crazy scramble of things I need to do, that I’ve paralyzed myself from moving forward. I’m afraid I can’t succeed because I don’t own a website, and I don’t have my shorts on Amazon (short stories, not basketball shorts) or for sale on my site. (I will, after I grieve and heal from mom passing and the house renovations are complete. I have that novel stirring in me, and it will also come out.) Honestly, I don’t even know my niche. I love writing. I write stories about real life crap that no one wants to talk about like physical abuse and mentally ill parents.
After mom passed, I realized that I need to be still inside myself, write what I feel from my heart and encourage others. So, some of my posts will offer great tips and sites, and sometimes I am going to let you into my world. So, if you’re interested stick around.
Until Next Time…
Jen,
Love your writing style and your candid approach. So sorry to hear about your mother. You are blessed to have writing to help facilitate the healing process. I look forward to reading your growth on paper.
Thank you Kelie for stopping by and sharing. I know writing will help me through the grieving and healing process.
I was feeling so inundated by mommy blogs and “buy this” I actually thought I might be wrong — that blogging was just designed as another way to turn a buck. I thought it was all about sharing a thought or a moment or an opinion. Well, I hope that is still at least part of it as it is all I can do. I ramble a lot, but I can’t sell play pens or nail polish. It wouldn’t feel quite the same.
I think the whole process becomes overwhelming at times. Thanks for sharing.
Writing from the heart is good. Would love to be taken into your world.
Thanks Kathryn!
Writing what you feel from your heart is the best writing you can produce because it is said with thought, meaning, love and care. I enjoy reading your blog posts because your great personality shines through and there is a warmth about your character that attracts others. Your writing is beautiful and so are you.
Thanks Sandra, big hug to you. I’ll touch base with you soon about the post 🙂
That will be awesome. At the moment I am looking at new designs for my http://www.quirkybooks.net future e-Book store – exciting stuff. The site should be up and running soon but the book store part will have books available from June/July. Would be happy to return the compliment and do a post about that in the future for you.
Dear Jen,
Your blog is great!! I really love reading it! You are a writer from the heart! Not all writers are. Yes, I know… some think they are – and some act like they are, but actually most of those just write what they think people will read, not what they feel!
I think I’m a “heart-writer” too! But let’s see how you see that, ok?
Go with your feeling, you can’t do wrong… you’re a gifted writer!!
Good luck – and my sympathies for the loss of your Mom!!
Thanks Raani! Her service is today, thank you for all your support.
Dear Joanne,
My thoughts and prayers are with you in the loss of your mom. Thanks for ALL of the sharing that you do!
God bless you,
Bette
Being inside is a good thing.
Jen…having lost my own mother at a young age, I remember being in a similar frame of mind. You will end up finding the gold within it. Your blog is a favorite!
Thanks Linda!