WHO THE WRITER ARE YOU

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As writer one of my biggest regrets now is throwing away my old journals. At the time I felt it right to do and pressured to do so. Those journals had a lot angry stuff as well as good things in them. Things now would have helped visually see how far I've come from especially how I handled tough situations to how I now can better mange them.  Some where when my sister left for south Africa, although Those memories still remain, and can see the faithfulness of God.


Now a day's the journals are packed with poetry and sermon notes.i did manage to save my first ever poem I had written. I am a prolific writer and recently tried my hand at short story writing. I loved creating characters, but found the process very difficult.

The story so far is there isn't a story book coming outas i had wished for.  I'm first and foremost a poet and not a story writer. Unfortunately it can't be published at this present time. Yes it is very difficult to accept and the negitive feedback I have received. But there has been some constructive criticism that I've taken on board. My heart is still in my poetry writing, the stories are just going to remain private.

I got so overwhelmed seeing so many friends getting their books published and I want a little some of this too. But sadly in my heart of heart I have to accept the reality that any book by myself will never be possible or on anything on the retail market.

There have been so many opportunities opening up to me to share my poetry. I discovered submitting to anthologies a real spring board. Currently I have had six poems published in four anthologys and hopefully more in the near future. Anthologies offer numerous benefits, including introducing readers to diverse voices and perspectives, providing a condensed introduction to literary movements, and serving as a springboard for writers to gain experience and recognition

So there's two resources that are an alternative to getting a novel or other books published. Anthologies are less stressful and journals more personal and relaxing. Keeping a journal helps develop writing, reading, analytical and critical skills that are necessary in all disciplines.In general, journaling can help improve mental health, ease anxiety and worry, and give the writer a feeling of clarity.

 


 

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