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Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Ramblings: A New Perspective..
Yeah – I have a side gig for writing articles for the Examiner.com. It all started earlier this year when I started receiving article notifications from my friends Jewel of Jewel’s Fab Life and Shay of Designs by Shay. They were writing articles for their respective areas – Fashion and Wedding Planning respectively, and I started thinking – “Hey! This is a great way to make money!” I love to write – and I can write about the things I love. Good deal!
Well that was about 8 months ago. To-date – I’ve earned about $5.00 (no, it’s not a typo) and about 30 gray hairs stressing over the next thing I have to write. The payout for Examiner writers is “unique” to say the least. Everyone keeps saying – the more you write, the more you post – the more you’ll get paid. So I tried that. Oh and in the midst of all this – I decide to write a book. Yeah, I’m a glutton for punishment.
So for the last 8 months, I’ve been blogging, writing a book and writing for the Examiner in addition to being a wife, a mom, an IT professional (the job that pays the bills) and an HOA Treasurer (UGH long story – don’t ask – too painful LOL). Needless to say – I’m struggling with all of the above – but mainly with my Examiner articles. I’ve been doing “just enough” to keep me active so no one can steal my tag. But man – it’s hard trying to look up stuff to write about. It should be easy – but it’s not. And this morning I realized why.
In my heart of hearts, I’m a Writer ….. not a Journalist.
The funny thing about this “revelation” is that I’ve had it before – exactly one year after I graduated college. You see – I’ve been writing since I was 9. Short stories, plays etc. I even wrote a skit for my Senior Variety Show in High School (of course it was a hit!). So I with my “kid logic” I’m thinking -- I love to write so I must study Journalism. So that was my major in college. I wrote for the school paper, landed internships with Scholastic Publishing, etc. I even landed a GREAT job with a publishing house in NY after graduation. But after one year I realized – this is not the path I want to take. I want to write a book!
Then life happened and I forgot about writing. Fast forward 20 years and boom. I’m right back at the same conclusion – Journalism is not for me. I’m a Writer. I want to Write a book – no I WANT TO WRITE BOOKS! And Dammit! I’m GOOD AT IT. Yes, there’s a lot I need to learn – but I’m willing to put in the work, time and energy to get it done because that is truly where my heart and soul live. In the Writing.
So with my newly “rediscovered” revelation – I’m letting go. I’m letting go of my Examiner spots. So if anyone in Charlotte wants that tag – go for it! I’m letting go of the stress of Book Blogging. I’m still going to read and review books – but my goal is not to be a top blogger. It’s to Review, Rant and Ramble – just like I originally planned. Then, I’m going to do what I love most – write.
So here's to me --- Getting back on track and Getting my Write on!
WIP: The Hidden One
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Words Completed: 55K
Estimated Completion: First QTR 2011
BOOM!
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