Write For You
All too often writers turn into freelancers looking for the next gig that will put food on the table. This isn't necessarily a bad thing, but sometimes it sort of “just happens” to those who need the extra money and decide they may as well use their writing skills to get it.
That's exactly where I found myself last year–looking down the barrel of the freelancing gun; wondering where in the world I was and where in the world I was going. I didn't have a clue.
The one thing I thought I knew was that I wanted to build a freelance writing business. I enjoy writing and liked the idea that my writing could help other business owners fulfill their goals. But somewhere in the middle of all that I lost me. I lost my voice. I lost my love for writing. I lost sight of my own dreams and goals.
Even though I enjoyed the writing (for the most part) and enjoyed the clients I worked with, something was missing. I still felt a void inside myself, a nagging emptiness telling me I had strayed off-course. But where? When? How? Why?
The biggest problem I faced at that time was that I continuously emptied myself on a daily basis writing for others. There was no time to write for me. There was no time to pen prose from my heart. There was no time to listen to a Higher Voice and put those words on paper.
I was too busy. I was lost.
I think, like everything, there are seasons in our lives. Regardless of whether you are a high-powered businessman, or a best-selling published author, there are valleys and mountain peaks we all must face. The most important question is what will you do when you come to a valley?
Although I'm sure you've already noticed the change of tone and pace on this blog in the last few months, I have to point it out. I've been figuring out who I am, where I'm headed, and what I want (from life and this writing talent). I'll share some of my epiphanies, decisions, and updates in future posts.
In closing, I just want to remind you to never forget you . Even in the midst of writing for clients, remember to make special time to write from your heart. Don't lay aside who you are, or what you want to become, just because you are doing what it takes to pay the bills for now. Write for you.
