Writers are always wishing on a far away star, or hanging their dream on a publisher’s needs. They try and capture that illusive theme while trying to juggle family and personal needs. May times money stands in way, yet that too can be turned into a novel. We found pot of gold in our talent, but we don’t quite know how best to use each coin. Gremlins taunt us into quitting or slowing down and yet heavenly inspiration hands us more paper and pens. We are understood by our fellow writers but we confuse those closest to us. Some people regard writing as a career while financial institutions raise an eyebrow. We can see visions of our future but today’s chapter takes all our energy.

So, why should anyone follow their dream to write? Why wouldn’t you? Only writers can turn ink on paper into a loving character with problems and solutions. We can create a better world if one we have doesn’t fit our needs. There is no limit to our possibilities, but only to our degree of perseverance. We can climb mountains but its those darn daily foothills of time restraints. Writers swim oceans of world, but we find trouble paddling our way through puddles of commitments and interruptions. We have corral, but find it hard to get all our horses together and functioning. The world is our playground, but we cry when someone misunderstands our sand castles.

The only way out of this dilemma of being a writer is simply to write. Follow what is given to you as a gift, and accept responsibility and opportunities. The world is your oyster, and someday pearls will form a beautiful necklace of published words and name recognition. Its your world, and you are only one at wheel. Take it where you want it to go and have an acceptance speech ready for that Nobel Peace Prize. Someday is just around tomorrow and today is one step behind future. ENJOY! ©Arleen M. Kaptur 2002 June

Perhaps even a little more human.

We forget that our work is read by humans with real problems, who have better things to do than read our work. Sorry to burst your bubble, but it's true. Let's do these humans service of seeing them for who they are: people who need to get an important task done without aggravation.

Please don't read this as a call for elimination of audience analysis from writing process. An audience analysis is beginning of focus. And end point is Uncle Henry, who wants to retain few hair follicles he has left on his head. Not add them to sack of dough he must send to his Uncle Sam.

Putting yourself into readers shoes requires effort. It forces you to take on what may be unfamiliar roles. In a way, it is playacting.

Sounds like fun to me. And I for one can use all fun I can get.

Copyright (c) 2002 Michael Knowles. All Rights Reserved.

About Author:

Michael Knowles is a business writer and publisher of www.WriteThinking.net. He shows business professionals how to write with power and clarity. Visit his professional site at http://www.mwknowles.com/, or send e-mail to coach@mwknowles.com for a free consultation.