One writers strength and beauty differs from anothers.

In the shadow of mighty ones our faith grows and moves us to grow too.

Motivation is Like Bathing

"People often say that motivation doesn't last. Well, neither does bathing--that's why we recommend it daily." Zig Ziglar

As usual Zig hits the nail on the head or in the case of writers, hits the key in the right sequence! And to think that I thought that inspiration was better than motivation because it went deeper. That may be true in some cases, but if we aren't motivated each and every day time and opportunity will pass us by. Here is the reason we subscribe to motivational ezines, read books by authors like Zig or plug into blogs like this one.

A site full of ezines of all descriptions is at: www.cumuli.com/ezine

Like bathing we need daily reminders, KIP's...Kicks In Pants...or we soon let lesser priority items steal our dreams, our time, our writing.

Yes this is a site for writers,making this quotation especially true for us. We need someone or something motivating us to keep writing, to keep researching our material, to keep sending out queries, to keep on keeping on. Next time you don't feel inspired to follow your writing project, think of what Zig said.

Till next time, hope this finds you motivated to follow your passion, your goals!
Barb

Writers Just Wanna Have Fun!

Writers just wanna have fun don't we? Writing shouldn't be all hard work, hours on the computer or hunched over a notebook. Todays pictures are just for fun. Thats me with the tacky Red Hat in the back of that group of fun loving women. We started a Red Hat society here last year, called ourselves the "Powell River Purple People Eaters" and even re-wrote the words to that song just for us.

Red Hatters are for women only(sorry guys) over 50 and comes from the poem about wearing purple when we grow old. Well what I've seen at these gatherings is a whole lot of wacky outfits on wacky women enjoying life.

What has this to do with writing?It has everything to do with it. If your writing is getting stale, seems like too much work and stress'es you out, maybe you need to get out and have some fun. Play on the beach, create things from shells, wood and glass. Paint a picture whether you think you have a talent or not. Take fun pictures. Dance, sing, paddle or do whatever you want to do do put the fun back in your life again.
It will give you fuel for your stories.

As Michael Bloomberg, the mayor of New York says,"You don't have to get it right. You just have to get it going.".....and have fun on the way.

Love from the stormy west coast,
Barb

Writers hanging out with Red Hatters just for fun! 

Great day to read Lessons From the Potholes of Life. 

Quotes of the Day

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Sometimes you're writing in the fog and sometimes the fog reveals a beauty calling to be painted with words. 

Clustering For Writers Block

Pen poised...fingers lifted over keyboard...ready..aim..write!! Frozen,nothing comes flying off your fingers. You sit there like a concert pianist ready to strike the 1812 Overture, but the difference is,he does and you sit there immobile. So, in defeat you lower your hands to your lap or run them through your hair and look for something to clean up in your office. Anything will do as long as you don't have to sit there and be tortured by the evil gremlin of writers blocks.

If any of this sounds remotely familiar, relax, you are in good company. In fact you are keeping company with some of the greatest authors of all time.It's true, even those we revere have fallen prey to this enemy. But I am here to tell you about a simple concept that can be used for everything from writers blocks to planning a family vacation. You are probably aware of "Clustering" or sometimes known as "Mind Mapping."

Take a clean sheet of paper, draw a circle in the middle of it. Within that circle put a word, any word no matter how far fetched. What does it make you think of? Draw a line to another circle and put inthe word. You have the beginning of a page full of ideas. When you've run out of ideas or space, sit back and look at all that is filling your page. Now start creating sentences to make up a story.

And the rest is history.

Writing can be challenging or it can be fun, therapeautic and enlightening. It's up to you.

Have fun!!
Barb

Interesting writers sites

Here are a couple interesting writers sites to check out:

For all the quotes you will ever need:
www.brainyquote.com

Up to date tips and links are on : www.writer-on-line.com
And if you like contests go to the link on the site for "Quirky Contests." Have fun.

If you like travel writing:
www.bootsnALL.com

Do you have a favorite writers site? I'd love to hear about it.

Barb

Enjoying lunch in the sun.