# Writing
Why Journaling is Used By Mental Health Professionals
There are several well-documented cases of animals adopting lost or abandoned children. The unlikely mothers were canines, primates, felines, birds, and unbelievably, river creatures. Humans discovered living with animals from early childhood displayed heightened senses. There were physical adaptations (e.g., speed, climbing, swimming, walking on all fours, howling, calling, etc.) and the aggression needed to survive in the wild. The small window of time to learn human behavior (speech, mobility, concepts, etc.) closes rapidly.
OPINION: An Over-Sensitive Society is Hobbling Writers
From potential “triggers” to heavy-handed disclaimers, what’s left to write about?. I begin this story, I have to wonder if I need to address that the following material might “trigger” someone’s fragile emotional and mental state or, heaven forbid, be perceived as offensive.
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What is My Writing Ritual?
My writing ritual involves stealing away time to write. Probably many parents, particularly mothers in our culture, feel that way. On top of homeschooling, day-to-day activities, and mundane life, finding time to write is a luxury at times. And, because it’s a luxury, it was rare for the early years of my daughter’s life.
What is the wisest thing you learned about success in life?
Have a dream, and make a plan to go after the dream every day. Once you start working on the dream, you’ll gain experience, skills, and wisdom related to that dream. As you gain perspective on your dream, tweak your plan and improve your process.
Make money with Short ebooks
Are you looking for a way to supplement your income? Writing short ebooks and publishing them on Amazon Kdp can be a very profitable source of income and it doesn’t require you to write a novel. You can write very short ebooks and it doesn’t cost anything to get started.
Writing Takes Patience
What do I have to do to be a successful writer? I have asked myself the same question multiple times during my writing career, and I have concluded that the key element is patience. Most writers do not achieve success overnight, and it can be difficult to make the money we would like to, but patience and remembering why we write can help. Here are some situations when patience comes in handy.
How to make money as a Writer
Writing can be a very fulfilling and profitable career, but it takes a lot of challenging work and dedication to be successful. For those with a passion for the written word, it is a dream to spend your days writing and truly making a living doing what you love. Here are a few ways that you can get started right now making money with your writing.
People Don’t Understand What Irony Actually Is
I’ll give you an example. I went to the beach with a good friend here in Florida. He’s this naturally jacked dude, with bizarre genetics that make him look like a bodybuilder after doing three pushups. He also has pale skin and burns as easily as an Irish Albino.
Insights from Frederick Crews' Bestseller on Crafting Powerful Sentences
These nine points can help you write compelling sentences. Frederick Campbell Crews, 87, is an American literary critic and author. Upon completing his undergraduate studies in English at Yale University, he pursued his Ph.D. in Literature at Princeton University. He has taught English at the University of California, Berkeley, for thirty-six years.
Meet the Writer: My Journey as a Local Writer, From Culinary Arts to Writing
Since we live in a world filled with unexpected twists and turns, my journey has taken me on a path I never could have imagined. I started my career in the culinary arts, following my passion for food and feeding people, and eventually becoming an executive chef. However, when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, everything changed. The hospitality industry came to a halt, and I found myself searching for new ways to express my creativity and find a stable source of income.
Paulding Authors Get By -- and Better -- With A Little Help from Their Friends in the Local Writers Guild
For aspiring authors, germinating an idea and writing a book are only the first steps in a long process to share their works with others. And unlike the multi-million dollar book deals and ghost writing assistance lavished on politicians, celebrities, some pop culture phenoms, most authors struggle with getting a first work published.
Introduction to a REAL NINJA: From Podcast to Writing
Initially; I began my Facebook page, “WNY Johnny”, as a Podcast page. Between 2019 and 2021; I became really intrigued with Podcast; as a fan to listen, and then as a Creator. Formerly; when I was working Security downtown at the Credit Union in my hometown. The Branch Manager of the Credit Union allowed for the Security Guards to wear ear buds; as long as one ear was free to listen to the bank: its patrons, and observe the site entirely. It was contract Security; it was kind of him; considering that it was against both my Security companies’ policy, and his banks policy for the Guards to even consider entertaining electronics while on duty; but he was half Cuban, and I was a real nigga; so it was lit. For the first couple of weeks into the gig; I listened to mostly music, Hip-Hop predominantly; I would bounce around from genre to genre; I’m no stranger to R&B and Pop, rock, and all good music in between.
What I learned from reading Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert
Sometimes contradictions are contradictory at all. I started reading Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert near the end of 2022. I was in-between jobs and in general having a bit of a “spiritual” moment. Big Magic is motivational. Its audience appeal caters towards people who cannot abstain from doing creative work but have jobs doing other things. It’s a little weird. But, I was here for it.
Tips for Mastering Journaling
Mastering journaling is a way to master your life. It allows you to gain clarity and insight into your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. By taking time to reflect, process, and capture what is happening in your life, it can help you to become more mindful, intentional, and in control of your life. It is a way for you to capture your unique story, gain insight into your personal growth, and document your journey. Whether you're just starting out with journaling or you have been doing it for some time, mastering journaling can have a profound positive impact on your life. In this blog post, we will discuss the basics of journaling, the benefits of mastering it, and how to get started.
WNY Johnny: The Uber Driver (Rough Draft Script)
The rain fell freely from the grey sky on a cool October morning. A Blue 2017 Ford Fusion arrived at the apartment door within the Townhouse complex. A Jack-O-Lantern sat next to the concrete steps. The company logo “Uber” lit in neon on the dash facing the road. Johnny exited the apartment door, hoodie on head; holding a black messenger bag which stored his laptop computer for work; wrapped around one shoulder, a brown backpack wrapped around the other, and a thermos of coffee in hand. He locked the apartment door with his freehand, walked down the steps, opened the car door, tossed his bags in the back seat, and entered the Uber. Johnny greeted the Uber driver and began to settle. The Driver was a young Woman.
The Power of Repetition
Three to five times each week, I run up a trail called the Laguna Bowl. It starts on the inland edge of the 133 leading into Laguna Beach, right next to the tennis courts and the Pageant of the Masters. The Bowl is nearly two miles long and climbs nearly 1,000 feet. Once I get to the top, there are a dozen different routes I could take. If I wanted to, I could run a 50k from my back door and not repeat myself.
Do you consider Zodiac Signs when Dating?
I never gave Zodiac signs much thought until last year; I’m going to keep it real. I’m 33 going on 34 this year. Now that I have researched the topic a little bit about Astrology; I’m beginning to feel that it holds a bit of truth, and or can be acknowledged on a foundational and communicative basis; not an “end all be all” way to identify a person. We all have similar and different ways to communicate; rather through friendship, and or romance. We all have social norms, cultural differences, and quirks that we intentionally and unintentionally communicate to the open world. Once I began to research my own Zodiac sign, and communication style; and further researching the signs to those around me; my connections with the outside world began to make more sense to me.