Get my writing published

Writing is my “thing”. I am a natural, it is my talent. I want to do something with my talent. I want to do something I love. I want a “byline”. I want to see my name in bold print.

But 6 people on 43things are subscribed to me :) That means that 6 people are willing to listen to my many ramblings and strange ideas ;) So a big thank you to those people.

On how to get your writing out there. It doesn’t have to be a full-blown book, magazine, tiny section of a newspaper, blog, anything.

This is the title to my latest work that I wrote for an English class I’m taking. I have written sporadically throughout my education, mostly when assigned to, but somehow each work becomes very personal and consuming to produce. The professor for my current English class has a PhD, which makes her Dr. So and So; apparently she knows what she is talking about. She gave “Preamble” a high A grade and suggested that I pursue getting my work published. I’ve heard this from a couple of different peoples so far, although I do not have a high opinion of myself or the work I produce. One of my friends, who teaches fifth grade and reads papers often, likened my writing to that of John Steinbeck because I use a lot of “flowery” language.
This will be my first foray into the world of publishing. I do not seek to make this a career, but am interested in occasionally submitting. I love to write short works, creative writing pieces, and autobiographicals, just to name a few. Whatdyathink?

I am only on MySpace & FBook & WeBook & Publish America so far. No real “book” in my hand, so to speak. But avenues are opening! I met an author who lived in my building, actually, on the day he moved out! He has a book out about Pirates. Pretty okay book.

I’ve got a journal filled with research on locations, book deals, ins/outs of what people are looking for, who to contact, etc.

And I have 6 chapters done of my first real novel. The rest of my written works are poetry & songs.

This one has always, always been a dream of mine. I used to write a lot of short stories, but that eventuated into poetry. I’m not too sure where to start or if I’m writing is good enough though..

I have no idea if my writing is any good, however, my favorite thing to do is to write. It makes me feel better, makes me feel good, it’s sometimes the only way I know how to express myself.

I’ve had articles Published before,
but someday, i’m hoping to get my novels published.
so far i only have one manuscript completly finished.

I also would like to publish my own book of poems,
ones that i have saved from my child hood and teen years, all the way up untill present time; since i find the path of self-exploration to be an interesting one, i’m hoping others will too.

I’m finally counting this one done because I’ve sold my first, very short article for actual money as opposed to reader’s copies or just glory.

It’s not a book contract. It’s not a poetry chapbook.

It’s an article on Mother’s Day gifts. LOL.

Still, it counts for me. This definitely won’t be the last piece I ever sell, but it’s a darned good start.

here is something i wrote and there is a lot more then this but this on is one of my faves .

Freedom…

She tryes to escape…
she cant.
She wants to get away…
she wont.
she just keeps falling into darkness…
her head swormng with things she did, and should have done. Evedryone she had every loved and trusted was gone.
Everything she ever knew…
gone.
Everything she thought was real was just a meroge. The only thing she knew for sure was that it wouid all end soon. She lies on the floor, her body growing weeker now… her breath begins to slow.The only true thing she could holed onto was her sole… and soon, that would be free from its prison.

anther one that i love is

aginst herself

she closes her eyes to escape, to escape the fear that lied before her. but she will never escape. There is no hiding from it now. Even tho her eyes are closed her mined still sees for her. painting a vivaed picture of what was to happen. in many ways her thoughts have betrayed her…

the rest of my stuff in on my myspace the e-mail is jessica_leigh_hamand@hotmail.com