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i feel that the need to defend my art is approaching. stealthy footsteps almost too soft to be heard, a bit of an undertone lurking behind an uproarious covering choas.
i'm a writer first and foremost. startled? i am a mother second, not for lack of love and devotion...but because i was a writer long before she was born. though if not for her i would not be as inspired as i am to prolong this dream for another yearlong stretch. she is the fire lit underneath me and when my drive to succeed visits me in the lonely quiet of night...it is her face that it wears.
but where to go and where to begin? on the sound advice of someone who knows i am beginning to look into local papers in hopes of being tossed a bone. proud? hell no...give me the fucking bone! give me the bone and maybe next time i'll get the whole chicken.
i don't know the lingo, the right words, that air of authority and the voice of someone who has researched and read and turned over every stone until a whole store of useful knowledge is collected...i'm lacking in that respect. I watch americas next top model and the girls that make it are the ones that live, breathe and eat the fashion industry. does that make me a bad writer to be ignorant of my chosen profession?
see what i mean?
the need to defend my art has come and i was busy fretting. because the only one i need to defend myself against in this particular battle is myself.
lack of confidence in my writing isn't even a question...some of my pieces still move me to tears. what can i say about myself without sounding cocky and verbally swaggering? i know, like i know the sky is blue and air has oxygen in it...thats how sure i am that i can succeed. i can wow you if you give me the chance!
i am talented. i am driven. i am a writer to be reckoned with.
but i am confused right now... and that may be the death of me before i even really start. |
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Posted by kmalbro on 2008-01-02 22:56:46 | Rating: | Views: 83
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I was a reporter for three papers and news director at a radio station. Find something or someone interesting to write about and submit it to your local paper. Just make sure you have a good local angle. Once you have built up a nice portfolio of stories getting a reporters job will be easy. It will pay the bills while you write more important things.
Also, use your digital camera to talk some pictures to submit with the story. That helps.
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Posted by HungryHeart
on 2008-01-02 23:31:24
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Never let your dream die.
You may not be getting paid for writing in this forum, but you surely are a gifted writer.
In fact, every single thing you write here, is being published to a very large audience.
One by one, whoever visits this journal you write in, is one who comes to know you and your talent.
I do not think you,,, cocky at all.
I admire your confidence.
I also admire your style of writing.
Especially how you ignore capitalization and punctuation.
I am similar in the ignoring of silly RULES.
It shows that you are not afraid to be different.
Chase your dreams girl, you will never catch them if you don't.
Winners are winners because they never give up.
You can never be a winner if you quit the game.
Educate yourself in your desired field.
Never give up.
I believe in you.
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Posted by DifficultSoul
on 2008-01-04 13:37:12
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