Writing – Page 15 – The HeartWord Way

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Were you meant to be a writer? Is it your destiny? There are a few simple questions you can answer that can help you decide.

Are you a dreamer?

Are you a dreamer? Are you constantly daydreaming at work or in class? If you are, you definitely are meant to be a writer. Dreaming can help us come up with good ideas for books, short stories, poems, or whatever you like to write. That’s how I came up with some of my ideas. I am constantly daydreaming. I never stop. I even like to imagine that I’m a character in one of the books I’m reading.

So dream those dreams!

Are you a reader?

Do you love to read? Do you use reading as a way to escape the world you really live in, just for a few hours? I do. I LOVE to read. Reading books can help you become a better writer. Really. You can learn from other authors.

If you really want to be an author, then READ!

Are you creative?

Do you like to write? Do you like to come up with stories other than the usual, the prince saves the princess from the dragon? I am always coming up with creative ideas. If you could describe me in one word, creative might just fit.

Be creative! Think creatively!

Are you a writer?

Well, are you? Go ahead! Answer the question! Comment if writing could be your destiny!

How can I become better?

1. Read

Like I said before, read. Reading can help you find better words to use in your writing, help you come up with brilliant ideas for your own stories, and give you time to get away.

2. Dream

Again, dream! Don’t be afraid to see where your imagination can take you!

3. Write

Write every day. Seriously. EVERY DAY if you can. Try to squeeze it in, even if it’s only fifteen to thirty minutes. This will help you get farther along in your stories and give you some time to dream.

4. Read it to someone else

Yes, you read it right. Read it to someone else so they can enjoy it. Ask for tips on how you can make it better and take it farther.

Ready, Set, Write!

You can do this! Go ahead! Go get your pencil and paper, computer, or journal. See what you can spin together for everyone to enjoy. Be a writer!

Welcome! My name is Corinne Johnson and this blog is dedicated to young writers who are working their way towards being an author. I myself hope to become an author one day when I get older. Right now I am trying to write a fantasy book that will (hopefully!) one day become a series.

The Big Idea

My parents, Stacy and Stephen Johnson, are the owners of Sourdough Cuppa Joe, a local coffee shop in Hixson, Tennessee, and they just recently started a blog. I had been reading their blog posts as they came out when one day my dad said, “You know, you’d be a good blogger, Corinne.” This comment took me COMPLETELY by surprise, so I just said, “Huh. Maybe.”

For the next few days, the idea kept coming up in my mind. Finally, I thought, “Why not?” So then, I started thinking about a topic. I considered a few things such as art, writing, and bullet journaling. I figured that art might be hard to blog about, and I wasn’t sure how long I could blog about bullet journaling, since I just recently started that.

That left me one choice: writing.

My Background as a Writer

I guess I first started writing in seventh grade. I had been reading some books by my favorite author, Nancy Rue. I was inspired and wanted to write books of my own.

I was particularly interested in writing about daily life, since I had been reading the Lily Series. I began a story about a girl my age, and her sister who was being bullied in school.

I never got very far, and moved on to a different story. That was when I was obsessed with mermaids, and I started to write a diary about a girl who turned into a mermaid whenever she touched water.

Then, one day in my eighth grade science class, while I was daydreaming, an idea struck me. I think it was inspired by the other series I had been reading, Keeper of the Lost Cities by Shannon Messenger.

My grand idea was: a young girl falls into another world, which turns out to be the world she really belongs in. It wasn’t much, but I thought it was brilliant.

I still think it is…with a few more details, of course.

So, here I am, ninth grade, still working on it. As I mentioned before, I hope it will become a series one day.

Doubts

Just because I thought it was a brilliant idea doesn’t mean I didn’t have doubts. I still HAVE doubts.

Sometimes I wonder if I actually will be a writer in the future. I also wonder if I’ll ever be able to actually make a living off of the books I write.

Will they be good enough? I hope so.

Just a few days ago, I was thinking. I thought, Hmmm…am I sure this is a good idea? I’m an introvert, and usually introverts don’t just wake up one day and decide to start a blog.

Well, I guess I’m not so much of an introvert as I thought.

The Decisions

Over the past few days, I have made several decisions. Some pertained to this blog, and some to my book.

First, I decided that yes, I was going to write a blog about my journey as a young writer. That meant it was time to start thinking about a name. I am not experienced at being a blogger AT ALL, so my mom and dad helped a lot.

Second, I decided on a name…..drum roll please! The HeartWord Way! My dad thought of it (thanks, Dad :)), and I knew it was perfect.

Third, I decided that I wasn’t going to let doubts push me away from using my talent of writing. I hope that if you have any doubts about your amazing gifts, you will push them away and don’t let them affect your work.

Farewell

This is the part where I bid you adieu, until the next post. I hope you enjoyed reading my first post, and please feel free to comment! Have a great day! 🙂

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