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I have been a stay-at-home mom for almost four years, and though I love my children dearly, there is a point as mother when you start to wonder if you are ever going to have anything that is just for you. It's true that not all mothers feel this way, but I certainly did.
Then, eight short months ago, I started blogging. Never did I imagine how it would change my life and what doors it would open for me. The intent of this blog was, and still is, to talk about the process of creating a literary work.
If I where to go through my posts and read them like I would a fiction novel I think I would find it similar to a hero's epic journey. There have been challenges, lows, and times when I feel like everything is working against me. But there have also been those sweet moments when you find out that all the grief was worth it.
Every time I think about my journey thus far, I find I have been blessed again and again. And yesterday I got one more glimpse of why it is worth it to put myself and my writing out there.
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I have a friend who owns several successful websites and yesterday he asked me to blog for them. I'm not going to share the websites, because what I write there will be more incognito. (What I'm doing for them is about helping their business, not building my platform.)
That being said, I have another dream coming true becasue of my blogging. I am getting paid to write. Sure, I'm not getting a bestseller out there (Which would be the ultimate fiction writing goal) but I am getting a little side cash doing something I love, and honestly I couldn't be happier.
How has blogging / social media influenced your life?
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P. S. Make sure you're here Monday for a super secret blogging togetherness suprise!
31 comments:
that's awesome that you are able to make some money with your writing.
Blogging had taught me soooo much about the publishing industry, I was completely clueless. and I've connected with some awesome writers, that's been the best part of this whole blogging thing. definitely!
I started my blog as an extension of my fiction manuscript, exploring a theme of the book with it. It's grown into so much more with wonderful connections and blog friends all sharing similar journeys. I couldn't imagine writing without blogging now :)
I'll definitely be here Monday.
Blogging is a place where I can have conversations about the things, quite frankly, The Wife doesn't care about. She's heard most of my stories already, and she's not into sci-fi, fantasy, post-apocalyptic, and really most of the things I like. Which is cool. More for me. But, I get to share them with like minds, have chats about them, and meet some really cool people. Present company included, naturally.
I've learned so much from blogging--most importantly it's helped me make some fantastic connections and really get into the habit of consistently writing and coming up with ideas to write about. It's been a wonderful experience and I'm so glad I decided to start! ^_^
Congrats Jennie! That is so awesome! I think you should email me the website so I can check it out and guess who you are! :D
Also - I felt the same way as a stay-at-home-mom. I love blogging! It truly keeps me sane! Plus, I have met the most amazing people.
Well, that's awesome. Blogging can be a really good thing. It's hard when it takes away from your writing, but I've met such great people that the juice has been worth the squeeze.
Yay for helping people out AND making a little money from it. ;)
I'm so thankful I started blogging as well. I've met SO many wonderful people. I just love the writing community. SO supportive and friendly. It makes me happy knowing I don't just talk to kids all day! lol ;)
Wonderful news! Blogging does help with marketing because it links you with other people who could possibly help you market. My blogging buddies have helped me immensely. I feel grateful like you do!
Yay! Congrats!!
I'm with Josh. I blog to talk about stuff the hubby is so sick of hearing with people who won't get sick of it, cuz they're pretty much as obsessed as I am.
Also because I'm at home with two kids, that though conversations about Mickey Mouse and Super Why are awesome, I long for adult interaction. I've made some wonderful friends in blogger world, and learned so so so much!
Awesome and congratulations on getting paid to write. I agree with you in that blogging has made an impact on my life that I could have never foreseen.
Congrats! That is SO cool. Blogging has changed my LIFE. Really it has. I can't believe how much I've learned and how many awesome people I've met.
Really enjoyed your heartfelt blog today! Thank you, as you shared many of my sentiments -- and we've been blogging about the same amount of time. Congratulations on being a guest to help your friend with his business. The thing that strikes me, is how happy many of us are writing and blogging. We've met such a great comunity of friends. And, we each have something so different to offer. Good luck with your venture!
Ohhh, I can't wait until Monday!
I agree with the whole blogging experience. There are so many wonderful people I have meet through it. Plus it's nice to know that I'm not going through this alone. <3
Congratulations! Blogging is an amazing way to build a platform and find people from all around the world, which I have! So glad you're getting paid to write! :D
You go, girl! For me? It's meant quality connections and a few Blog gigs to boot!
Congratulations - that is fantastic news! It's simply ahhhmazing the unexpected gifts that can come from just doing what you love and following your passion. Wonderfully inspiring story...
Awesome that you'll be getting paid to write! Blogging has connected me with so many wonderful people, and I've learned a lot about the writing/publishing world, as well as discovering all kinds of resources. Love it!
If its super secret, I'll stop by. Unless its about me. Then I'll run and hide!
Lovely post and congrats on being paid to write! amazing! Forcing myself to write on my blog at least every few days to start off with kind of taught me how to write frequently and now I look forward to every single blog post and get excited when I find something fun to write about. The main thing I love is seeing what other people are doing and writing about and you really do learn things you wouldn't learn anywhere else.
Congratulations on the new source of income. And I'm glad you decided to start blogging and then to join Life List Club.
You go girl! No one is paying this B-WOrd to blog! So, the moral of the story is that you are awesome:)
That's fantastic! well done.
So far, the only way my blogging has helped me, is to introduce me to many wonderful writers who all have their own unique opinions on the world of writing. Which I think is pretty great.
That is so awesome! Congrats!! I haven't been blogging for long, either. I love how many people I've gotten to know! I have loved it in so many more ways than I ever imagined I would.
Congrats, Jennie, that's way super cool! I've always wanted to do something like that. In answer to your questions, social media has introduced me to SO many people I would have never met otherwise, and taught me a lot over a brief period of time that probably would have taken years to learn on my own.
I've met some people through blogging that have irrevocably changed my heart. I now can't imagine life without them.
Congratulations on the new job! I'm very happy for you!
That's awesome! And you've obviously been quite successful, looking at your blog....I wish I were that good at blogging! I'm trying real hard to get better, but I've always had trouble with social media that's writing-related.
Great post!
Wow, it sounds like everything's really taking off for you! Congratulations! I just found your blog and am eager to click around!
I wanted to know if I could write humor, and though I'd never read a blog, I dove right in.
Bloggers are the best resource for tips, entertainment, and warm encouragement. So glad I got started.
I love making connections through blogging, and finding wonderful blogs with excellent resources.
Well, the first thing I think of is that blogging/social media have snarfed up a large portion of my TIME! Hehe, but I wouldn't give it up. I feel like an entire world would be closed off to me if I didn't blog...
blogging is essential ... I love it. :)
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