become a writer

I write as often as I can. I enjoy it very much. It is such an outlet for all sorts of things. Its like Janis Joplin once said.. she really didnt write so much as just make stuff up. You have to just FEEL and let it go man, lol. But seriously, it is a feeling that just pours out and onto the paper to be reworked and polished until its a true piece of your being.

Ive written short stories for family, poems and even an obituary. All writing experience is great and is taking me closer to my dream of writing something in the future to be published.

Writing is how my heart speaks to others when my tongue gets tied in knots. Writing is how I have come to understand myself. Writing is not only a form of expression for me but part of who I am and who I always have been.

I have written and had a poem published by a “vanity type”press but still I felt validated to see my work in print in a small book. I have written to and been published in the local paper in the letter to the editors section. I have written personal poetry for individuals in my family for life occasions and poetry to be handed out during the christmas holiday.

I have written a few short stories of my life as a child growing up on a farm and someday hope to write a book about those experiences.

Writing can be a wonderful retreat or a bonding experience with others.

It is something that is close to me and something I am proud of when I am done.

Jade