What is the key to success? There are actually several - but, one of the most important is persistence. According to Merriam Webster's, persistence is "the act of persisting" - persisting is " to go on resolutely or stubbornly in spite of opposition, importunity, or warning", "to be insistent in the repetition or pressing of an utterance (as a question or an opinion)".
To succeed in anything in life - whether it be business or personal - persistence is one of the most important keys. A child who dreams of becoming a professional baseball player is persistent - he will usually begin at an early age - practicing, doing the same thing over and over until he is confident that he has the task mastered. Once the task is mastered, he will continue to practice, adding more complicated tasks. Everyone around him knows what his goal is - they can't miss it - because he is persistent in his pursuit of the dream. He excels in high school, maybe earns a scholarship to college, and then is drafted into the "Big Leagues". Did talent alone get him to this point? Of course not, one of the things that made turned this child with dreams into a talented and successful professional is persistence.
Freelance writers can have very lucrative careers - with persistence. Some of my friends on the Absolute Write forum have been discussing this very thing over the last few days - have a look for yourself:
http://absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=72361
If your dreams are to have a successful freelance writing career, a look at some of the things that other writers have accomplished can inspire you to take the steps necessary to make that dream a reality. And, persistence is the key. Don't just apply for one or two jobs - apply for fifty. Don't just apply for jobs that you are comfortable with - you may find a whole new set of opportunities by stepping out of your comfort zone and trying something new. You never know what you can accomplish until you try.
So, remember - Be persistent and be successful!
Cindy
Friday, August 3, 2007
Thursday, August 2, 2007
In A Dark World
It's been a while since I have posted an entry - procrastination is one of the side-effects of depression that can cause the most trouble for the person suffering from depression. For the past couple of months, I have been battling this dark world - and am finally trying to bring myself back into the light. Sometimes, it is easier just to let it take over - but, that is not something that I want to do - so, here I am - trying to get started again.
Although I have not been posting to my blog as regularly as I should have, I have continued to work on my freelance writing career. And, some very exciting things have happened!
I have my first publishing credentials for Southern Families Magazine - a new magazine focusing on family life and issues in Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana. Look for the first issue in stores located in these states! For a glimpse of the magazine, visit the website at http://www.southernfamiliesmagazine.com/current-issue.html
Once I got through my first interview (the article appears in the magazine above), I had the opportunity to do another interview - this time the interviewee was a certain famous country music star. Talk about exciting! Wow! I know he wondered what the pause was at the beginning of the interview - but, that me me - excited and afraid to even speak for about 4 seconds. But, I am a talker - that didn't last long. And, the interview went well - and can be seen in an upcoming issue of Southern Families Magazine.
I feel like the luckiest writer in the world! Have you ever just happened to be in the right place at the right time - and it seemed like everything just fell into place? Well, my dream has always been to become a published writer - and Southern Families magazine has given me that opportunity! Thanks to my editor, Apryl, for being so great and making my dream a reality!
I have also been working on freelance jobs here and there - not nearly as much as I would like, so I think now is the time to tell this darkness to get out of here and leave me alone. I have goals to accomplish and dreams to fulfill! So, I am going to take it one day at a time and one step at a time - and keep my eyes on the light!
Later!
Cindy
Although I have not been posting to my blog as regularly as I should have, I have continued to work on my freelance writing career. And, some very exciting things have happened!
I have my first publishing credentials for Southern Families Magazine - a new magazine focusing on family life and issues in Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana. Look for the first issue in stores located in these states! For a glimpse of the magazine, visit the website at http://www.southernfamiliesmagazine.com/current-issue.html
Once I got through my first interview (the article appears in the magazine above), I had the opportunity to do another interview - this time the interviewee was a certain famous country music star. Talk about exciting! Wow! I know he wondered what the pause was at the beginning of the interview - but, that me me - excited and afraid to even speak for about 4 seconds. But, I am a talker - that didn't last long. And, the interview went well - and can be seen in an upcoming issue of Southern Families Magazine.
I feel like the luckiest writer in the world! Have you ever just happened to be in the right place at the right time - and it seemed like everything just fell into place? Well, my dream has always been to become a published writer - and Southern Families magazine has given me that opportunity! Thanks to my editor, Apryl, for being so great and making my dream a reality!
I have also been working on freelance jobs here and there - not nearly as much as I would like, so I think now is the time to tell this darkness to get out of here and leave me alone. I have goals to accomplish and dreams to fulfill! So, I am going to take it one day at a time and one step at a time - and keep my eyes on the light!
Later!
Cindy
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