Inspirational Writing

Lesson 2: Write for Your Life.

They Aren't Called 'Role Models' for Nuthin'.

We all have days when the only difference between us and the corpses at our local morgue is we're breathing and they aren't. What to do if such a day is the day you write? Dress yourself in the best attitude possible.

A positive attitude influences whether or not you'll be equipped to write for life. This includes writing when having a throat culture would be more entertaining.

USE ROLE MODELS TO INSPIRE:

Do you have a writing role model(s)? If you do you know as sure as the sun exists, a content muse is whispering in their ear daily. If you don't, I invite you to share mine, below!

Having a role model(s) is the ticket for your continued contentment. Use whatever keeps them inspired to do the same for you. You will find most writers have home or web pages devoted to a personal biography and writing samples. Keep in mind you are welcome to steal their uplifting careers! What I mean by this is you should use the list of credits within their biography to consider options for yourself. I've learned from investigating my role models' credentials they put their hearts and souls into writing creative and motivational works.

What follows is information about two of my role models, a sampling of their works and links to the writers' guidelines of publications they've written for. Through these examples you should get a feel for the positive writing persona, the sort of writing derived from it and the types of publications and guidelines suited for it.

1) Renie Burghardt, a gracious and talented elder of mine, is a prolific anthology writer. She wrote one of the most popular columns at Suite101.com. Suite101.com is an Internet search community unique for its five hundred plus contributing editors. It was not unusual for Renie's articles to draw over one hundred discussion postings. Her column was called "Nature Sketches." Each article was infused with grace and beauty. Since, Renie has become a professional writer, writing informational pamphlets and such.

You may view Renie's "Suite" profile here: http://www.suite101.com/profile.cfm/Reni...

One particularly stunning article of hers is "The Ghost of Lost Creek Hollow." To write it Renie used the true love story of a female friend who with her husband, began building a majestic home. The husband died en res but remained on earth to help her finish building the house. The story, also accepted for publishing by UnseenPress.com, may be read here: http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/natu...

Links to Writers' Guidelines of Publications Renie Has Written For:

Chicken Soup for the Soul -- http://www.chickensoup.com/ Guideposts -- http://guideposts.com/writers_guidelines... Cup of Comfort -- http://www.cupofcomfort.com/share.htm

2) Jenna Glatzer is a young woman whose writing I first encountered in several informative articles she'd written for Writer's Digest magazine. I liked her concise, friendly style so I checked out her website Absolute Write, where one can sign up to receive a free newsletter that includes free writer's markets.

Jenna is a sinfully persistent writer who has written articles and books, among other writing endeavors. To view her COMPLETE biography, go here (and jot notes) http://absolutewrite.com/jenna/bio.htm

Links to Writers' Guidelines of Publishers Jenna Has Written For:

Booklocker.com -- http://www.booklocker.com/getpublished/p... Hunter House -- http://www.hunterhouse.com/publish.asp Lyons Press -- http://www.lyonspress.com/authors.cfm

Notice how each role model has written for some higher good, allowing them to stay positive and persistent. In Renie's case, her writing educates readers by way of natural beauty and truth. In Jenna's case, she uses how-to content to help writers like herself improve on skill.

Follow a similar formula and you will become a role model -- perhaps for yourself.

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