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.
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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.
Poetry Sunday: Shinji Moon
What’s better than a lazy Sunday reading, writing, or doing whatever creative outlet that keeps you inspired. For a lover of poetry, reading always ignites the desire to create your own words. Every Sunday I’ll choose a poem and invite you to weigh in on your thoughts or just enjoy the read!
Face Paint
I love make up. I love to try it, wear it, use it, look at it. In fact, I’ve always loved make up. I tried my luck with black lipstick in 4th grade and got cornered by the librarian who then called my mother. Hey, I was trying to be edgy. I filled bins with wet ‘n wild and crafted a makeshift vanity from my childhood desk when I became a teenager. I covered an entire wall with cut outs from magazines of my favorite looks and trends.
Many Hats
When I was younger, I told someone I wanted to try out as many jobs as I could, just so I knew what the experience was like. While I’ve always known I wanted to be a writer, I never wanted that to be a limiting factor in an opportunity to learn or grow. I’ve also always needed money, so yeah, there’s that too.
Michelle Ketchum 