The Inspiration that keeps me Writing!
Hello everyone, I hope all is well with you. I’ve been busy these last few months with a new job and working on my Coming of Age novel. Because of that, I have had quite a few guests on my blog. So, I thought today I’d write a quick post for all of you to let you know what inspires me to keep writing.
I love Christmas time. It’s my favorite holiday. The reason for this is because; it’s a time of giving. I love giving gifts and shopping for my family, but it’s also a time of great inspiration. At least it is for me. Just the other day, I thought of another idea for a great story. But I have to finish the one I’m working on plus its sequel before I can start it. Sigh.
However, I digress. Anyway, this year I participated in an event that occurred close to home. I became involved with the “Raising Spirits with Reading” program at the Helen Devos Children’s Hospital. What an experience.
I must say, it was very rewarding to meet the young people who’re battling life-threatening illnesses and watch their faces light up when they get a signed copy of your book. It’s hard to describe that feeling. Knowing you were responsible for that bright smile. That spark of happiness in another day of fighting for their lives. That’s more rewarding to me than making any bestseller list by far and it has inspired me to keep on writing.
I also ran a writing workshop for a girl’s group. It’s so nice to work with young girls who’re pursuing their dreams. They want to learn and it’s a rush to work with such eager young minds. It was another rewarding experience for me, and one more reason to keep writing.
I feel it’s good for the girls as well, to meet an author or an artist and realize that they’re normal people and not celebrities. I feel this way because it makes their dreams possible. I mean if this “normal” mom can write a book, why can’t I?
That’s the feeling I want these girls to leave with when they leave my workshop and I feel like I accomplish it each time I do one. It’s another reason I keep writing. I want girls to grow up with the confidence that they can achieve their dreams if they “believe.” And isn’t this the season of believing? ;)
Thanks for reading my post. I’d love to hear what inspires you to keep writing. So leave a comment I’d love to hear from you!
I love Christmas time. It’s my favorite holiday. The reason for this is because; it’s a time of giving. I love giving gifts and shopping for my family, but it’s also a time of great inspiration. At least it is for me. Just the other day, I thought of another idea for a great story. But I have to finish the one I’m working on plus its sequel before I can start it. Sigh.
However, I digress. Anyway, this year I participated in an event that occurred close to home. I became involved with the “Raising Spirits with Reading” program at the Helen Devos Children’s Hospital. What an experience.
I must say, it was very rewarding to meet the young people who’re battling life-threatening illnesses and watch their faces light up when they get a signed copy of your book. It’s hard to describe that feeling. Knowing you were responsible for that bright smile. That spark of happiness in another day of fighting for their lives. That’s more rewarding to me than making any bestseller list by far and it has inspired me to keep on writing.
I also ran a writing workshop for a girl’s group. It’s so nice to work with young girls who’re pursuing their dreams. They want to learn and it’s a rush to work with such eager young minds. It was another rewarding experience for me, and one more reason to keep writing.
I feel it’s good for the girls as well, to meet an author or an artist and realize that they’re normal people and not celebrities. I feel this way because it makes their dreams possible. I mean if this “normal” mom can write a book, why can’t I?
That’s the feeling I want these girls to leave with when they leave my workshop and I feel like I accomplish it each time I do one. It’s another reason I keep writing. I want girls to grow up with the confidence that they can achieve their dreams if they “believe.” And isn’t this the season of believing? ;)
Thanks for reading my post. I’d love to hear what inspires you to keep writing. So leave a comment I’d love to hear from you!
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Nick, thanks for stopping by and for your kind words. I feel your book is going to be a great hit. Why? Because 25.6 million people over the age of 20 have Diabetes. (this is a statistic that I found on the National Diabetes Statistics website. The year is for 2010) Diabetes is an epidemic and your cookbook could be one of the tools needed to get the disease under control. If I were you, I'd try and get the American Diabetes Association to endorse your book. That would go a long way to getting your name out in front of people.
You could also get some Doctors to recommend it to their Diabetic patients. :)
Good luck to you in your endeavors and here's wishing you many sales!
If this normal Mom can write a book, that was awesome. I think this part struck me the most with your post.
"I must say, it was very rewarding to meet the young people who’re battling life-threatening illnesses and watch their faces light up when they get a signed copy of your book. It’s hard to describe that feeling. Knowing you were responsible for that bright smile. That spark of happiness in another day of fighting for their lives. That’s more rewarding to me than making any bestseller list by far and it has inspired me to keep on writing."
I so can't wait to be doing that, having an effect on people and truly changing their lives. I know I will. I will be launching "MY Diabetic Chef" so and would love any inspiration or encouragement you can offer.
Thanks
Nick