For centuries, empires were
built on the ruins of others. One might say, “It is the natural order of things.”
Wars have casualties and they will continue to occur whether it is justified or
not. The debris field that is left behind can be difficult to clean up. One has
to repurpose what is left and begin again.
As big as this world
is, you would think it was big enough for everyone to feel safe to carve out his
or her own destiny. Unfortunately, there are other disturbing trends. It is
evident in the highly publicized feuds in the music industry, in workplaces and
in reality competition shows like Big Brother.
It is disheartening when talented people try to malign others to get
ahead.
I came across a quote by
John B. Gough that highlights an important point.
"If you want to
succeed in the world, you must make your own opportunities as you go on. The
man who waits for some seventh wave to toss him on dry land will find that the
seventh wave is a long time a-coming. You can commit no greater folly than to
sit by the roadside until someone comes along and invites you to ride with him
to wealth or influence."-- John B. Gough
The quote reinforces a
value my parents instilled in me from a young age. It is important to build a career
by providing the world with skillfully written stories that ignite dormant passions
within the reader. Therefore, I invest a
considerable amount of my time writing in the hopes of perfecting my craft. Therefore,
I shalt not malign the efforts of other.
★★Valuable Writer Tips★★
★Use your time wisely by
improving your writing.
★Research new marketing
strategies to boost your readership.
★Attend writer’s conferences.
Some public libraries and colleges have FREE workshops.
★Connect with your core
audience. For example, Facebook, create a fan page, street team, join book
clubs, and Twitter.
★Find a critique partner
who will tell you what you need to hear, not what you want to hear. It will be unnerving at first but it will
improve your writing.
