Thanks once again for the opportunity to contribute, Amanda. It's an honour to add a grain of sand to your work. Hopefully, this piece reaches someone who takes up the craft and experiences the benefits writing brings!!
Thank you Niall. I feel as if I’ve gone on a similar journey… exercise/meeting like-minded people and gardening all fuel my writing. It’s getting the balance right and also allowing myself some dreaming time ie time to do nothing but be, and playing time when I follow my instincts and forget about the “to do” list! I’m a bit of a list maker…
I will Amanda, but it’s difficult. I ended up spending so much time reading yesterday. I have to work out a balance. Still, I would rather be reading meaningful writing then scrolling
"Currently, I don’t make money from my writing but I believe the right avenue will eventually open up." it's so nice to see someone else say that. I write because I feel compelled to, the words have to come out of me and I feel relieved when they are on the page. I fully believe that I am being guided in the right direction, even if I cannot see the outcome yet.
Thanks once again for the opportunity to contribute, Amanda. It's an honour to add a grain of sand to your work. Hopefully, this piece reaches someone who takes up the craft and experiences the benefits writing brings!!
Thanks for coming, Niall. Here’s hoping lots of people find inspiration in your story!
I enjoyed this interview. Niall seems like a great guy! Best of luck to you, Niall!
Appreciate your encouragement, Don!
Thank you Niall. I feel as if I’ve gone on a similar journey… exercise/meeting like-minded people and gardening all fuel my writing. It’s getting the balance right and also allowing myself some dreaming time ie time to do nothing but be, and playing time when I follow my instincts and forget about the “to do” list! I’m a bit of a list maker…
Thank you for sharing you experiences.
Ali 🙏🏽
Ali, thank you for sharing your story! Freely expressing yourself stands out to me from what you wrote. Keep doing your thing :)
Dreaming time is really important! x
"You don’t write to be rewarded.
You write because writing is the reward."
If a man wanted to reach the top of a mountain, and a helicopter offered him a lift - he'd take it in a heartbeat.
But if you offered a mountain climber the same ride, he'd politely decline.
Sounds like you're the mountain climber, Niall - you're succeeding already :)
Eren, appreciate your kind words :) I agree, when joy is the core reason for what you do, you've already succeeded.
‘Writing provided a blank canvas to process my thoughts’ - such a good way to put it
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I’m glad you enjoyed it, Kate. Do check out the others in the series too. They’re all great!
I will Amanda, but it’s difficult. I ended up spending so much time reading yesterday. I have to work out a balance. Still, I would rather be reading meaningful writing then scrolling
I know - so much good stuff to read!
"Currently, I don’t make money from my writing but I believe the right avenue will eventually open up." it's so nice to see someone else say that. I write because I feel compelled to, the words have to come out of me and I feel relieved when they are on the page. I fully believe that I am being guided in the right direction, even if I cannot see the outcome yet.
That's a great approach to writing, Elizabeth. I too write for the sake of writing and to keep on getting better at my craft.