Are writers born to write? Some are and I know that I am definitely one of those people. I have always written, whether it was in journals, short stories…notes…I write…
The question is one that rolls around in many forums because I think people these days…equate writing with getting paid…fame and fortune…and when that doesn’t occur they figure…on to the next thing….
Now realistically, all of us expect to make some money from our writing if we actually publish it, but the reality is, most writers also have day jobs…because writing like music producing or any other self motivated endeavor can change on dime…today’s bestselling author can be tomorrow’s sales clerk…but…
Those born to write writers will still plug away…
When I first wrote a book, I heard so many say, “Oh girl, you are on your way now, better call Oprah”, or “I knew you when.”
Often I would scratch my head in puzzlement because as goofy as this may sound, I never thought about it like that…
I am a faith based girl…
I have always known that there were many paths for me to take…
Trails for me to blaze and honey I have blazed some…please believe…
But I knew and know unequivocally that what is meant for me, I will have…
No one, no where can take that which is mine…mama said it, I believe it…
I have not sold a lot of books in terms of some…
But I have always made money on the books I have written…
And I know without a doubt if it is intended for me to sell a lot of books…
Sell they will…
It has already been written…
I write what I want to read…what pours from my heart…
With not one eye towards what people will say…
Because I know that everything is not for everybody…thank goodness for that…
What I know is I have things to say to somebody…and they have told me over and over again that they want to hear it…
And for those I “Write On”…
angelia
9 comments:
great blog...I feel ya...and WRITE ON...what God has for you is for YOU and no one else can take it away!
We all need to stop trying to please everyone, with what we do. It is just the way of the world for some to like it and some won't. I have a favorite saying that I like it is"some will, some won't, so what." But writing should be something that you do just because you enjoy it so. I understand what you are saying. And I am learning not to worry about what people will think.
You are a woman of many wise words.
Luv ya
JC
Thanks Yas...
smooches
angelia
Jen,
my child, life is all about growth and you are growing, Mama Deep has got you!!!
angelia
Amen, Angelia. Great post.
Thanks so much for stopping by my guestbook & signing it. That means a lot. I'll be checking out your blog from now on & your writings.
Great post. Love your inspirational ramblings.
"It has already been written..."
That sums it up for me.
I'm feeling you today, sis. This is right on the money. I write because I have stories in me that I want to share. Like you I also write the kind of stories I would like to read. I write because I need to create tales and do something with all these characters living in my head. LOL. If I sell a lot of books in the process, great. If not, I still need to write... Well... when I'm not reading like crazy that is... :-) Great post!
Gwyneth
Del, thanks for stopping by...
Patricia, it is great to see you again...
Hey Lady Gwyneth,
see you got away for a minute...
Love and Blessings...
angelia
You are so write! Those born to write will keep flinging their stories to a waiting world and will find readers. Maybe not the bestselling crowds of others, but writers born to write can't stop even when we try. I write every day, even when I'm not physically writing. The words fill me up until I have to let them out to find a home in the big wide world.
Sure, I want to get paid. Yet I wrote for free on purpose for years before I ever earned a dime. Any money I've made is a blessing, the icing on the cake God sent me.
Great posts.
Amen Lynn, Amen
Love and Blessings
angelia
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