Being Something I'm Not
Cue music, lights, camera and....ACTION !
Actually... errm ... not really.
In real life I'm not exactly James Bond material, though I've had some moments when On Her Majesty's Service; however, my days of jumping out of planes and looking like Action Man ended 20 years and 3 stones ago.
What has any of this got to do with writing ?
The answer is simple; when you're writing you are going to end up with projects requiring sentiments and style that are simply not you, so how can you pull that off?
A case in point has come my way this week with the usual cut and thrust of bidding for projects and winning enough to pay for the roof over our heads. One of the projects that ERH has won is a 10,000 mini eBook on the art of seduction, but in truth, it's a rerun of the many tones out there on how to get a shag if you're a sad geezer.
Writing gives a two dimensional structure a three dimensional look. It creates visuals in the mind of your readers. It gives some form to a non-existent structure. Once put down in print, you have actually captured and contained it. Your idea has been made presentable. The more you do it, the more you are able to do it and it thus becomes easier for you to churn out writings and express yourself through words. Use words that you have learned in your mind to express your ideas. You really don't have to wait until you learn the perfect words. The words that you have right now are enough; one can always refine everything later.
You should allow your writing to be free flowing. You should not stop yourself from putting whatever you are thinking into writing. Just write down whatever thoughts come into your mind about the subject. Make notes. Jot down all your ideas and phrases as they occur to you, and as an open minded writer, you should always keep a pad where you can write down notes where ever you go. It’s much easier to build upon existing material than it is to create it from nothing. Editing can always be done and refined later. You will generally find that you have an abundance of things to write about when you plan things this way.
A business of your own can be extremely rewarding. There is a certain satisfaction of knowing that all of your long hours and hard work will only be benefiting “you” and not nameless, faceless executives. But, is your business benefiting you the way you want it to?
There are millions like you who own a home-based business, and everybody wants to make a future out of it, but there are some questions that one has to answer to actually pin-point where you stand.
- When you set out your business what was your vision and where do you stand today?
- Was it to find freedom from the shackles of your boss?
- Were you thinking that this sort of business has the potential for income beyond any limit?
- Was it simply to spend more time at home?
Whatever you wanted to do, have you managed to accomplish the points you set yourself? And, what is really important is that whether you are enjoying what you are doing, and whether it is something in which you stand out?
If you do not have the answers to the above question, you should contemplate and think about a few things before you begin afresh. You could try and find answers to these questions and I am sure you will know what you are doing and what you want to do.
- Do you know the priorities for your business?
- Do you enjoy the undertakings that you do?
- How does your business make profit?