In the spirit of working on blogging and writing more in 2020, and my ultimate goal being to finish my book of poetry, I plan to share some poems I intend on including in said book over the next couple weeks. These poems are those I consider to be as close to “done” as a poem could be, and I encourage any feedback along the way to help my editing process. This particular poem won second place in the Spring 2019 University of Hartford Poetry Competition in the Abrahms Poetry category. It was written in 2012 as part of my Senior Portfolio for SUNY Purchase. I still made edits just now. No poem is ever really done unless you tell it to be.
Category: Daily Motivation
Love Life.
Lately, it seems like everyone wants to escape this beautiful thing called life. I think at one point we have all felt frustrations pull us in the direction of misery. There is so much solace in discomfort. It comes almost too naturally. We are human, raw and unforgiven. We ache so deeply, it’s hard to remember how many choices we have. When we can’t live up to the personas we have built, who are we?
Behind The Laptop
Being a blogger has its perks. It also has many, many frustrations. The job also entails reminding clients what their goal is. Reminding clients what SEO really is. Reminding clients they need to pay you. Reminding clients you need topics. Reminding clients you need photos. Sometimes, I feel like I need a to-do list for my to-do list.
Standing Apart in the Writing Industry | Freelancer’s Perspective
Becoming a seasoned writer takes years of experience. After years of schooling, workshops, unpaid internships, and cheap gigs making a fraction of a cent per word, only the strongest spirit can withstand the crushing efforts of the writing industry. It is even more difficult now than ever, with worldwide access to the internet, blogs and social media carve out a niche of self-proclaimed writers with no formal education on the subject.
How do you stand apart as a writing professional when surrounded by writing hobbyists?
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Strawberry fields, forever.
When we are growing up, to prepare us for the first person to have a hold on our heart, people say, “Your first love never really dies.” On June 14, 2007, mine did.
Make The Change
Making small changes every day can make a bigger difference than you think. Everyone collectively agreed the last calendar year was like stepping into hot tar, but guess what? This year will be exactly the same if you don’t actively do something about it.
Michelle Ketchum 