Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Success Quotes

Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other.
Abraham Lincoln

Freelance writer Carla Thorpe is sharing her literary talent, experiences and discoveries with you.

Tuesday, July 20, 2010

You Are What You Write: Self-Motivation For Writers by Lisa Collazo

I love this quote by Virginia Woolf: "Every secret of a writer's soul, every experience of his life, every quality of his mind is written large in his works..."

I think Virginia Woolf intended for writers to understand that their work reflects who they are, where they have been, and what they will become.

Through an understanding of ourselves and becoming comfortable in our own skins, the process of writing becomes more spontaneous and uninhibited. When we comprehend our unique writing gifts, we are aided in creating great stories. We become more confident the more we accept and know ourselves.

When we tune into our needs and desires, we are more apt to free ourselves to use material from our own lives and the lives of those who enrich us. Our characters become richer and more complex as we open ourselves up to all that we know about the human condition.

So how does a writer begin? Start by looking at what motivates you as a writer. What keeps you coming back for more?

Some writers are driven by passion, others by fear, and even more are driven by both. What we wish for is also often what we fear. This plays out at an unconscious level for people all the time.

Screenwriters, for example, wish to sell their scripts, dream of seeing their work on the big screen, but may fear the success that comes with it. It is only natural to fear what we know little about. We are creatures of habit. Change is never easy no matter how attractive the outcome.

The danger that many writers face is becoming over-attached to the outcome while being less in tune with why they chose to write in the first place.

Here are some questions to ask yourself:

1. When did you first discover that you wanted to be a writer?
2. Where were you?
3. What experience led you to make the decision to write?

If writers become aware that they are dreaming solely of fame and fortune when reflecting on the question "why do I write," than it may be time to search deeper within themselves to learn if writing is indeed what they are meant to do.

When we answer these questions and become more tuned into our needs, we can begin to reflect on what sustains and feeds our writer's soul.

Every writer has his or her own unique way of keeping the writing fuels burning. For some, it is simply a matter of maintaining a writing schedule and habitually sticking with it like brushing their teeth or eating a meal at a specific time. For others, it is important to be in the company of writers, whether it's a few writer friends, a group or a seminar.

There is no secret to maintaining your momentum as a writer. Whatever works for you will be the best choice.

The key to writing well is a deeper understanding of ourselves, what motivates us and what fuels our writing. When you find yourself struggling with the written word, reflect on what it means to be a writer and you will be back in the zone in no time.

Copyright 2003, Lisa Collazo LCSW, All Rights Reserved.


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Saturday, July 10, 2010

Writing Quotes

“Be yourself. Above all, let who you are, what you are, what you believe, shine through every sentence you write, every piece you finish.”
John Jakes

“Writing is an exploration. You start from nothing and learn as you go.”
E.L. Doctorow

“Writing is a form of personal freedom. It frees us from the mass identity we see in the making all around us. In the end, writers will write not to be outlaw heroes of some underculture but mainly to save themselves, to survive as individuals.”
Don Delillo



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Tuesday, June 29, 2010

Like Air

When I write a wonderful sensation comes over me. I am able to block out all the cares of the world in that moment. It is a escape like no other I have experienced in my life.

As I build on my experiences I learn that the most important thing to my writing is being true. Taking assignments that are aligned with my purpose, planning out detailed information to motivate others and to be as transparent as possible.

Through my writing and the journey I am sure that I will be able to touch, inspire or motivate someone to go the extra mile in life.

Let's go!





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Saturday, June 26, 2010

Reach For Your Dreams

What do you want to be when you grow up? A common question asked to children in school so that teachers plus caregivers can nourish the dream.

When you become an adult a lot of circumstances come up to defer your dream or make you wonder if the original dream is the right one.

Dreams will change as many goals do in life but the key is to attempt to reach your dream to find success. If you never try then you will never know what could happen.

Here are some basic tools to use in order to obtain your dream:
1. Write your dream down
2. Research the dream to find out what is needed to reach it
3. List task
4. Work on it!

Try it out and see.

Enjoy the ride.






Freelance writer Carla Thorpe is sharing her literary talent, experiences and discoveries with you.