Not sure what to write about lately, I am having a very 'dry spell'. Lots of things happened I suppose, that I could write about, but when I start a new post, nothing comes out. When I do manage to get a few sentences, they are boring and pointless.
So, here I am, starting from zero, trying to get back into my writing and blogging. I am happy though that blogger has resolved the issue with the comments and I can now happily comment away.
The reason that I haven't been writing is that I applied to write for an online magazine and did not succeed very well. The editor was really lovely, she gave me praise, but also criticism. The criticism was correct and spot on. She suggested some things, to try and change the articles I wrote into something more journalistic, but I think I am just not capable of that. I am not even sure I like to write in such a way. I am not a journalist, I wouldn't like it, I prefer plain old writing, I can't add quotes or such journalistic things, I rather talk about my own experiences.
I have kept the articles and maybe I should publish them in my blog and see what the others think. I was naive though to think that I could get published so easily. I have no training, just a passion. It seems to me that I am more of a writer than a feature journalist. Or maybe I am just a blogger and should concentrate on doing my day job....
The articles are two:
''Meeting Mr or Mrs Right in London''
''Kids anyone? Dilemma of a career couple''
Which one should I put on the blog? Which one would you most like to read? From now on you will be my editor!!!
4 comments:
I missed your writing AND your comments. I am glad that you are back!!!
I would like to read both, but Meeting Mr. or Mrs. Right in London would be my first pick.
Being currently single and bitter I need a pick me up.
Thank you Rachel!! I missed reading you too, but I have now done some catching up and loved your posts!
Thanks for your vote! I will make sure I post the first one and then the other one also at some point , and please do tell me what you think of it!
I guess Michigan could be like London, every place and every state are the same when it comes to love, I think! The editor said I could come across a bit patronising in my articles, and it could be true. So I apologise in advance if that's the case :)
I hope you don't take that editor TOO seriously! I mean, it's only one opinion.
I hope you'll always write in a way that is natural for you. Trust yourself and go with your passion!
Cheers,
Pam
Thanks Pam! It's very kind of you, and true, I shouldn't force what I cannot do!
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