tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6726068320940421331.post7666058835665693324..comments2010-10-15T18:55:11.277-07:00Comments on Yosemite Romance Writers Blog: Clarity?Yosemite Romance Writers Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16537458676734977840noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6726068320940421331.post-29858345927340807332010-10-15T18:55:11.277-07:002010-10-15T18:55:11.277-07:00Melissa, you asked this question a while back and ...Melissa, you asked this question a while back and now I'm ready to answer after much delay. Why do I want to be published?<br /><br />I was hooked on writing the moment I saw my prof's face light up as he read my light-hearted college assignment about turkeys on the golf course. It was only one paragraph, and the assignment was about proving my computer skills at the time, but in that instant I knew I wanted to write more -- it was just too much fun thinking of funny things to say! <br /><br />I went on to earn my degree and eventually made enough bucks to attend some writing conferences. <br />As part of my job I wrote book reviews,<br />then journal and newspaper articles.<br /><br />It's a thrill to explore all of the many facets of writing. But, on days when I look beyond my own writing efforts, I have to remember that every author was a beginner at some point. <br />I also remember that my journey is a personal one and just need to keep on keeping on ... as I continue writing with passion in quick little baby steps!<br />Thanks,Melissa,for reminding me how and when I got hooked!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6726068320940421331.post-59674889262182297182010-05-06T09:46:57.015-07:002010-05-06T09:46:57.015-07:00Well, like you Melissa, my reson for wanting to be...Well, like you Melissa, my reson for wanting to be published has changed. It used to be just because I wanted to see my name on the cover of a book. Still waiting for that dream to come, but while I wait I ponder the same things that you do... Why do i want to be published? Writing a book brings so much joy to me... creating charcaters that are so real to me that they are family, building a home for them and bringing them together. I love the process and gruelling as it may be. I love the way I feel when I am writing and the published part would just enhance that high that I get from writing. By being published I could share what I love the most. And in the process Hopefully bring as much joy to my readers as I got when i wrote it! <br /><br />Great blog by the way! Thank you.<br /><br />hugs<br /><br />MicoleMicole Blackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00660597686002413891noreply@blogger.com